Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S8

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Galaxy S25 FE compared with Galaxy S8
SamsungGalaxy S25 FESamsungGalaxy S8
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025April 2017
Display
Screen size6.7″5.8″
Resolution2340 × 10802960 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness385 pixels per inch568 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)60 Hz
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)Infinity Display, dual edge Super AMOLED, Quad HD+ (2,960 × 1,440), 18.5:9, 16M colours; Mobile HDR Premium certified
Pixel density–570 ppi
Always-on display–Always-on display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
Display featuresVision Booster–
Performance
ChipExynos 2400Exynos 8895
Memory8 GB (better)4 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)64 GB
CPUDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)64-bit, 10 nm, octa-core (quad 2.3 GHz + quad 1.7 GHz) in the UK; 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM
GPUHardware-based ray tracingMali-G71 MP20
Storage type–64 GB UFS 2.1 (52.3 GB available); microSD card slot up to 256 GB
CoolingVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy S24 FE–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP (better)12 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto camera8 MPNone
Optical zoom3× (better)None
Front camera12 MP (better)8 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OISDual Pixel 12 MP, F1.7, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view–
Telephoto camera8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom–
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view8 MP, autofocus, F1.7
Zoom3x 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)UHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 30 fps
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography with low noise mode; Super HDR video–
Battery and charging
Battery4,900 mAh (better)3,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 28 hoursUp to 16 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 W–
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,755 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class BInternet use up to 11 hours (3G), 12 hours (LTE) or 14 hours (Wi-Fi); audio playback up to 44 hours (67 hours with Always On Display off); talk time up to 20 hours (3G)
Wired chargingUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatibleFast wired charging over USB-C
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging up to 15 W (WPC); Qi2 with a compatible caseFast wireless charging (WPC and AirFuel)
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSMLTE Cat 16, gigabit LTE ready
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMNano-SIM; the SIM tray also holds the microSD card
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps); ANT+
NFCYesYes, and MST for Samsung Pay
Satellite featuresWorks 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 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSSGPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g155 g (better)
Thickness7.4 mm (better)8 mm
Height × width161.3 × 76.6 mm148.9 × 68.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsEnhanced Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ backGorilla Glass 5 front and back with an aluminium frame
ColoursIcyblue, Jetblack, Navy, WhiteMidnight Black and Orchid Grey at UK launch; Coral Blue, Arctic Silver and Rose Pink later in the UK; Maple Gold and Burgundy Red in other markets
Buttons–Bixby button
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
BiometricsFingerprint sensorIris scanner, fingerprint sensor (rear), face recognition
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, heart rate, iris, pressure, proximity, RGB light
SpeakersStereo speakers–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16)Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 30 September 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 GoogleBixby; Samsung DeX

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