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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S9+

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SamsungGalaxy S25 FESamsungGalaxy S9+
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025March 2018
Display
Screen size6.7″6.2″
Resolution2340 × 10802960 × 1440
Sharpness385 pixels per inch531 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)Quad HD+ curved (dual edge) Super AMOLED, 18.5:9, 16M colours; 6.2 inches as a full rectangle, 6.1 inches with rounded corners
Pixel density–529 ppi
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
Display featuresVision Booster–
Performance
ChipExynos 2400Exynos 9810
Memory8 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
CPUDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)10 nm, 64-bit, octa-core (2.7 GHz quad + 1.7 GHz quad on Samsung's UK product page; the UK launch specification said 2.8 GHz quad); 6 GB of RAM
GPUHardware-based ray tracingMali-G72 MP18
Storage type–64 GB, 128 GB (109.4 GB available on Samsung's UK product page) or 256 GB (227.6 GB available on Samsung's regional specification); microSD card slot up to 400 GB at UK launch and in UK support guidance, though the later UK product page lists 512 GB
CoolingVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy S24 FE–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP12 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto camera8 MP12 MP
Optical zoom3×2×
Front camera12 MP8 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OISSuper Speed Dual Pixel 12 MP, autofocus, OIS, dual aperture F1.5/F2.4
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view–
Telephoto camera8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, autofocus, F2.4, OIS, 2x 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 30x2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x
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 60 fps; Super Slow-mo at 960 fps (HD); slow motion at 240 fps (Full HD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography with low noise mode; Super HDR videoSuper Slow-mo with Motion Detection; AR Emoji; Bixby Vision
Battery and charging
Battery4,900 mAh3,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 28 hoursUp to 18 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 13 hours (3G), 15 hours (LTE) or 15 hours (Wi-Fi); audio playback up to 54 hours (94 hours with Always On Display off); talk time up to 25 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 compatible with QC 2.0
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging up to 15 W (WPC); Qi2 with a compatible caseFast wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSMLTE Cat 18, enhanced 4×4 MIMO, carrier aggregation, LAA
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMSingle nano-SIM, or hybrid dual SIM (second nano-SIM or microSD)
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
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 g189 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.5 mm
Height × width161.3 × 76.6 mm158.1 × 73.8 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, Coral Blue, Lilac Purple at UK launch
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, below the camera), face recognition; Intelligent Scan combines iris and face
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorIris, pressure, accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, heart rate, proximity, RGB light
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers tuned by AKG; Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16)Android 8 (Oreo)
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 Google–

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