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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

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SamsungGalaxy S25SamsungGalaxy S25 FE
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size6.2″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness416 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits–
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; Super Smooth 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.2 inches as a full rectangle, 6.0 inches allowing for the rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display featuresVision booster; Adaptive colour toneVision Booster
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 2400
Memory12 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core (4.47 GHz, 3.5 GHz); 3 nmDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)
GPUReal-time ray tracing; Vulkan optimisationHardware-based ray tracing
CoolingLarger vapour chamber with a new thermal interface material (TIM)Vapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy S24 FE
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera10 MP8 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus; Adaptive Pixel sensor50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of view12 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view
Telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, 3x optical zoom8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view
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; 10-bit HDR recording by default; Log video; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography; Audio Eraser; Filters made from your own photosProVisual Engine; Nightography with low noise mode; Super HDR video
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hoursUp to 28 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 15 W
Battery life detail4,000 mAh typical, 3,885 mAh rated; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B, 37 h 16 min per charge cycleRated (minimum) capacity 4,755 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired chargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter (sold separately) and 3 A USB-C cable; compatible with QC2.0 and AFC/PDUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC Qi); Qi certified at 15 W (Extended Power Profile)Fast Wireless Charging up to 15 W (WPC); Qi2 with a compatible case
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 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
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, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight162 g190 g
Thickness7.2 mm7.4 mm
Height × width146.9 × 70.5 mm161.3 × 76.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsArmor Aluminium frame with at least 20% recycled aluminiumEnhanced Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
ColoursIcyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint; Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold (Samsung.com only)Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White
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 7 (Android 15)One UI 8 (Android 16)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2032 (UK)Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Bar and Audio Eraser; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini on the side buttonGalaxy 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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