Samsung · Updated June 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25: price, specs & release date
Samsung Galaxy S25, released 2025-02. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: gsmarena.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is listed at $799.99 on gsmarena.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 16 smartphones (median $849); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 50/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 21 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Bright, high-quality Dynamic AMOLED 2X display; Improved battery life over the Galaxy S24.
- Skip if Slow 25W charging (well over an hour to full) is a dealbreaker.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 a good buy?
At $800, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is #8 cheapest of the 16 smartphones we track, where the median is $849. On the spec sheet, its storage of 128 GB is the lowest of the 21, its weight of 162 g is the lowest of the 18, and its display of 6.2 in is below the median of the 21.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 7 physical metrics — brightness, noise, battery and 4 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
brightness · noise · battery · dci-p3 color gamut · dimensional accuracy · geekbench 6 single-core/multi-core · speed
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy S25
Two whitelisted testers (GSMArena, Tom's Guide) lab-benchmarked the standard Galaxy S25. Both call it a strong, well-balanced compact flagship: bright screen, fast Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy silicon, and improved battery life. Both flag it as near-identical hardware to the S24 and notably slow 25W charging.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2025-02-05–2025-09-04
Tested by GSMArena, Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Bright, high-quality Dynamic AMOLED 2X display · 2 sources
- Improved battery life over the Galaxy S24 · 2 sources
- Fast Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy performance worldwide
Commonly flagged
- Slow 25W charging (well over an hour to full) · 2 sources
- Near-identical hardware to the Galaxy S24 (same 4,000 mAh battery, same 6.2-inch panel) · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree Peak-brightness figures differ by test method rather than a true conflict: GSMArena measured 747 nits manual (with boost) and 1,395 nits max auto, while Tom's Guide reported 1,789 nits peak, reflecting different brightness protocols (manual/auto window vs. peak-window).
The sources (2)
Manual peak brightness (with boost): 747 nits · Max automatic brightness: 1,395 nits · Minimum brightness (point white): 1 nit · Speaker loudness: -26.1 LUFS · Charge in 15 min: 28% · Charge in 30 min: 56% · Time to full charge (from 0%): 1:17h
The Galaxy S25 has an identical display to the Galaxy S24 - a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 1,080 x 2,300 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support.
The maximum brightness when controlling it manually was 438 nits without boost and 747 nits with the extra brightness boost. This is slightly lower than the Galaxy S24 and S23 screens.
Compared to other smartphones on the market that are not Pixels and iPhones, the Galaxy S25 is extremely slow to charge, taking well over 1 hour to top up the battery.
Peak brightness: 1,789 nits · DCI-P3 color gamut coverage (Vivid/Natural): 108.2% / 91.7% · Delta-E color accuracy (Vivid/Natural): 0.25 / 0.31 · Geekbench 6 single-core/multi-core: 2,916 / 9,886 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited (score/fps): 5,841 / 33.9 · 3DMark Steel Nomad Light Unlimited (score/fps): 2,304 / 17.07 · TG battery rundown test: 15 hours and 43 minutes · Charge in 15 min (25W): 28% · Charge in 30 min (25W): 57%
The Galaxy S25 lasts 15 hours and 43 minutes in the TG battery rundown test (browsing websites non-stop over a cell connection from 100 - 0%). That's over two hours longer than the Galaxy S24, and compared to the iPhone 16 Pro's 14 hours and 7 minutes and Pixel 9 Pro's 13 hours and 37 minutes.
It's brighter than the iPhone 16 Pro, and offers much more color coverage than the iPhone or the Pixel 9 Pro, albeit at the cost of color accuracy.
Limited hardware upgrades from Galaxy S24
Specifications
| Price (US) | $799.99 MSRP, 128GB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Released | 2025-02 |
| Display (in) | 6.2 |
| Display type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM (GB) | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 |
| Main camera (MP) | 50 |
| Battery (mAh) | 4000 |
| Charge (W) | 25 |
| Weight (g) | 162 |
| OS | Android 15 |
| IP rating | IP68 |
| Fiveg | Yes |
Source: gsmarena.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by samsung.com. Specs from GSMArena, price verified on Samsung's official US store ($799.99 regular for the 128GB base; a $699.99 figure seen elsewhere is a promotional discount, not MSRP). Launch OS is Android 15 with One UI 7. Nothing was nulled.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 worth it vs cheaper smartphones?
Samsung Galaxy S25 against its closest cheaper and pricier smartphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Display (in) | Display type | Refresh (Hz) | Chipset | RAM (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S25 this | $799.99 | 6.2 | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 120 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | 12 |
| Apple iPhone 16 | $799 | 6.1 | Super Retina XDR OLED | 60 | Apple A18 | 8 |
| OnePlus 13 | $899 | 6.82 | LTPO AMOLED | 120 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy S25?
Two whitelisted testers (GSMArena, Tom's Guide) lab-benchmarked the standard Galaxy S25. Both call it a strong, well-balanced compact flagship: bright screen, fast Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy silicon, and improved battery life. Both flag it as near-identical hardware to the S24 and notably slow 25W charging. Praised: Bright, high-quality Dynamic AMOLED 2X display; Improved battery life over the Galaxy S24; Fast Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy performance worldwide. Flagged: Slow 25W charging (well over an hour to full); Near-identical hardware to the Galaxy S24 (same 4,000 mAh battery, same 6.2-inch panel). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Samsung Galaxy S25 cost?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has a US price of $799.99 (MSRP, 128GB), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Samsung Galaxy S25 compare on price?
At $800, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is #8 cheapest of the 16 smartphones we track, where the median is $849.
When was the Samsung Galaxy S25 released?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 was released 2025-02.
What are the Samsung Galaxy S25's key specs?
Samsung Galaxy S25 (Samsung): display in 6.2, display type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, refresh hz 120, chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, ram gb 12. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $799.99 at gsmarena.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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