Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

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Galaxy S25 FE compared with Galaxy S25+
SamsungGalaxy S25 FESamsungGalaxy S25+
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025February 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10803120 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness385 pixels per inch513 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–2,600 nits
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Quad HD+, 16M colours; Super Smooth 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.7 inches as a full rectangle, 6.5 inches allowing for the rounded corners
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresVision BoosterVision booster; Adaptive colour tone; ProScaler image upscaling
Performance
ChipExynos 2400Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Memory8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)Octa-core (4.47 GHz, 3.5 GHz); 3 nm
GPUHardware-based ray tracingReal-time ray tracing; Vulkan optimisation
CoolingVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy S24 FELarger vapour chamber with a new thermal interface material (TIM)
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP10 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus; Adaptive Pixel sensor
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of view
Telephoto camera8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, 3x optical zoom
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus
Zoom3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recordingUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; 10-bit HDR recording by default; Log video; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography with low noise mode; Super HDR videoProVisual Engine; Nightography; Audio Eraser; Filters made from your own photos
Battery and charging
Battery4,900 mAh4,900 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 28 hoursUp to 30 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 15 W
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,755 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B4,900 mAh typical, 4,755 mAh rated; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B, 43 h 38 min per charge cycle
Wired chargingUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatibleUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); compatible with QC2.0 and AFC/PD
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging up to 15 W (WPC); Qi2 with a compatible caseFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC Qi); Qi certified at 15 W (Extended Power Profile)
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Ultra Wideband–Yes
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g190 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm (better)
Height × width161.3 × 76.6 mm158.4 × 75.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsEnhanced Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ backArmor Aluminium frame with at least 20% recycled aluminium
ColoursIcyblue, Jetblack, Navy, WhiteIcyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint; Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold (Samsung.com only)
Water resistance detailIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16)One UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2032 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Bar, Now Brief, Generative Edit, Instant Slow-mo, Audio Eraser and Auto Trim; Gemini Live; Circle to Search with GoogleGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Bar and Audio Eraser; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini on the side button

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