For more than a year since I was immersed in the generated artificial intelligence, the mobile phone of Samsung’s Galaxy S series has become a vanguard of its GEN-AI function. This year, we have a deeper hook on Google’s GEMINI AI Assistant and the incorporated software trick. However, at the same time Galaxy S25 Last year’s S24 has a small hardware upgrade.
In some cases, “If it is not broken, do not fix it,” but to find the difference between this year’s mobile phone and the 2024 model, you need to stare at the specifications. With the Galaxy S25, there is a triple camera system, a 6.2 -inch full HD+screen, and a galaxy AI support. A completely new device.
Hardware and design
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Except for the powerful new chips, the S25 is a large Serving of Deja Vu from a hardware perspective. You can return to the S24 review last year to get Gist.
Samsung determined that the thinner would be a new direction this time. Apart from the Galaxy S25 edge, the range of this year has become slim. I think the S25 is specifically thin, because it could be compared alongside Galaxy S24. When measuring a change of 0.4 mm, it is not a sales point.
It is refreshing to carry the S25 with me after carrying a mobile phone of 6.5 inches or more of the screen for several years. Netflix or YouTube watching with a wide 6.2 -inch screen, like a 6.3 -inch pixel 9 Pro, is a bit small, but almost all else in the size. The twice the twice AMOLED screen is the top 2,600 NITS.
I received a glossy gloss and silver shadow S25 that I loved it. However, it is not the most eye -catching option. I think the rich navy blue is my recommendation. But who is we joking? Most of us throw a mobile phone into the case. And do the same when my case comes here.
Strangely, one of the S25 upgrades includes adding a case. Only in compatible cases can support faster Qi2 charging (and magnetic latching). However, these cases were not available for this review. My colleague Sam Lazaford explains everything here. But at least Some Compatibility that was lacking in last year’s Galaxy mobile phone.
camera
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Samsung creates some of the best smartphones for photos. This is lucky because the S25 camera sensor looks the same as last year. It is the same as the previous year. Hmm.
Review includes a 50 -Mega pixel primary sensor, a 12MP ultra width shooter, and a 10MP 3X telephoto camera with a 12MP camera at the front. If you are looking for a 5X zoom and a high RS sensor, you need to check out the Galaxy S25 Ultra (or Pixel 9 Pro), but the setup of the bass S25 will continue to work well despite the aging sensor. 。
I was surprised at the pure consistency of S25. Most of my photos were crispy and the object focused on, but I liked the results of the iPhone 16 under dark conditions. The Galaxy S25 tends to handle images in different ways between telephoto and primary sensor, and it turns out that some night shots are a bit amber.
Samsung’s claim that the new Snapdragon 8 elite is useful for low performance is accurate. The company states that the power of the chip can analyze the noise more appropriately, detect movement, static objects, and process them in different ways. Samsung’s calculation photos have also improved difficult shooting conditions. Digital zooms seem to be 10 times as much as their predecessor and provide more photos.
If you can’t immerse yourself in another camera app, Samsung’s Expert Raw works with another new option, Virtual Aperture. While shooting with S25, I had a hard time identifying the specific differences. The mobile phone looks like a more advanced portrait mode without identifying people or applying a soft Bokeh to the background. The effect is moderately successful, but it requires a level of light. I found that I was struggling to apply a virtual opening effect in a dark environment.
Unfortunately, this feature is hidden in the experimental section of Samsung’s Expert Raw Camera App and must be downloaded individually. This camera app is for power users who require manual control, and it is great to be available. But many (probably most) future S25 buyers do not need it or even exist
Another food improvement is in the S25 gallery, improving the classification by search functions, and can easily find what you are looking for. As you entered, we propose the image, location, etc. of WhatsApp. Samsung says that it adds 2.7 times more keywords. This is specific specifically.
The photos are still similar, but in the S25, Samsung has greatly improved the video for more veteran shooting. This year’s mobile phone captures video with HDR by default, but in the new Galaxy log mode, you can capture log videos to improve the dynamic range. Also, if you want to edit a video and enter deeply, it means that you can apply more accurate color grading. The video is also recorded in 10 -bit color, providing more latitude by editors. Nevertheless, as I said, this is already a depth of the neck and compatible editing apps when using Luts.
With audio eraser rubber. Samsung is catching up with Apple and Google. This is a unique post -processing function for recording videos in a larger environment. Tap AI to release certain environmental noise, such as wind, water, and transportation. However, this effect is not so impressive in real life during the Samsung S25 launch keynote.
When faced with unstable street traffic noise, the automatic setting of the audio eraser compresses the audio very severely, and my voice sounds a little bit crisp. It resembles an audio with noise cancellation with Google Meet and WhatsApp audio notebook. I definitely heard it, but it was not easy to hear.
The upgrade is welcome, but given the iPhone 16 camera control button and the latest software tricks of Pixel 9, it shows that Samsung cameras are weaker than competitors.
software
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Addition of software does not stop with the camera app. Using S25, new features are completely scattered. The prominent update is duo. It’s a bar now, it’s easy now. Now Bar is a new rock screen tile. This is a context information panel and parts notification banner. Many of these ideas were found on the iPhone Dynamic Island, with Google Maps navigation instructions and media playback functions. At least so far, the Samsung version is more restricted.
Embarrassingly, only eight apps (or functions) are displayed on the cat, such as clocks, Google notifications, and voice recorders. It is overwhelming. If a third -party app maker (or more Google App) can enter the bar Ready It is more useful, but at present it is more than a rock screen widget.
Similarly, the short ones can use a little more meat. I don’t like to compare another Apple, but it’s easier to access the summary of the iPhone generated by the notification. Currently, simple notifications, overview of the weather, and even traffic guidance may be the most valuable in the morning. It also generates daily summaries that can be accessed from the widget of the S25 home screen. Tind it to the Galaxy Watch and check how these will interact with the fitness goal and Wellness, so please look forward to this insight.
(Side Note: Google Discover, Swipe-Reft-from-Home screen also offers similar news, notifications, and other smartphone information streams.
Changes in other places look more brand -changing functions. AI Select (once called smart select) is on a pullout edge panel (and screenshot toolbar), which provides proposed actions by selecting or enclosing something on the screen. You can provide a clever proposal when contextual detecting events to be added to the calendar or translation. I don’t know if AI Select is significantly better than Smart Select, but at least not default. It was necessary to enable the former in the settings. It is displayed on the edge panel. It’s not completely easy, but AI Select works well as a shortcut and suggests that foreign languages and taps are drawn to the calendar.
This is tied to Geminii UpgradeThe first appearance in the S25 series, it will appear on other Android mobile phones that can run GEMINI AI. Pressing the button for a long time will allow the Gemini voice command to draw information, create a reminder, plan a route, send details to friends through text messages, and send a WhatsApp message. Android is looking forward to adding a third -party app and service, but we have been waiting for the AI assistant to make it easier. This is a step in that direction.
I am not completely reducing the simple thing now. Especially with Samsung’s personal data engine, if you try to participate in dots during your smartphone dialogue, it may improve over time. After this review, the current briefs have begun to provide audio highlights. GuardiaN, I hadn’t installed a news organization app yet. But Galaxy AI understood it, it was the right choice: I don’t read it Daily email online。 I hope that Google and Apple’s news does not need to block news source aggressively, and it will work.
Performance and battery life
Did Samsung solve the battery life of smartphones? Galaxy S25 clocked in with more than 28 hours of video playback. This is almost four hours more than last year’s S24, so considering the hardware parity with the S25, it is a proof of this year’s processor efficiency. With more typical use, I charged the phone every two days. It is not the frequency that you usually need to charge your smartphone during a review. I was very impressed.
With 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, their benefits are not efficient. CPU multi -core performance reached 8,950 (rising from 7,049 of S24), and GPU won 15,082 last year to 19,158. Such a leap did not have so many needs.
Again, the Galaxy S25 was fast, and I processed everything I made easily. However, the S25 is hot for the AI of the back two -back AI due to the request, shooting and uploading of 4K video. This does not have an extended steam chamber added by Samsung to S25 Ultra.
summary
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in Galaxy S25The Galaxy S series does not look more repeated. Fortunately, Samsung’s premium smartphone is a commander, so Galaxy S25 is not a bad smartphone, even if there is a screen (camera) two years ago. In fact, it’s very good.
I explained that the S25 camera is consistent, but I think it applies to the entire mobile phone. The screen is bright, smooth and rich, and the battery life is unbelievable, but the performance score and my experience prove that this is a powerful flagship mobile phone.
I love rational gemini AI functions. This can be easily changed to a calendar entry by acquiring a voice command, and you can plan a reminder and even a route. Even Galaxy AI provided a more sophisticated (and consistent) 3D manga and my portrait photo sketches with a diversion like a portrait studio. I don’t know if the Samsung function guarantees AI subscription.
And it brings me to a bigger point: Why isn’t the S25 cheaper in addition to the powerful new chips and AI tricks? The price of Galaxy S25 is $ 799 at the time of release, the same as S24 and S23. The comparison you need to do is not only the latest iPhone, but also inexpensive Android mobile phones such as $ 499 pixel 8a. Or, unfortunately, Galaxy S24 one year ago. Unless you are desperate for the processing capacity and battery life bump, it will be wise to see how last year’s model will be discounted in the next few months.
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