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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge

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SamsungGalaxy S25SamsungGalaxy S6 edge
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025April 2015
Display
Screen size6.2″5.1″
Resolution2340 × 10802560 × 1440
Sharpness416 pixels per inch576 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits600 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 cornersDual edge Quad HD Super AMOLED, 2,560 × 1,440, 16M colours, curved on both sides
Pixel density–577 ppi
Brightness detail–600 cd/m² for outdoor visibility
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 4 front and back
Display featuresVision booster; Adaptive colour tone–
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 7420
Memory12 GB3 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
CPUOcta-core (4.47 GHz, 3.5 GHz); 3 nmOcta-core (quad 2.1 GHz + quad 1.5 GHz), 14 nm, 64-bit; 3 GB of LPDDR4 RAM
GPUReal-time ray tracing; Vulkan optimisationMali-T760 MP8
Storage type–UFS 2.0; 32, 64 or 128 GB; no microSD slot
CoolingLarger vapour chamber with a new thermal interface material (TIM)–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP16 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto camera10 MPNone
Optical zoom3×None
Front camera12 MP5 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus; Adaptive Pixel sensor16 MP CMOS, F1.9, Smart OIS, Tracking AF, IR Detect White Balance
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of view–
Telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, 3x optical zoom–
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus5 MP CMOS, F1.9
Zoom3x 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)UHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 30 fps
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography; Audio Eraser; Filters made from your own photosQuick Launch (double-press the home key); Auto Real-time HDR (front and rear); Low Light Video; Virtual Shot; Slow Motion; Fast Motion; Pro Mode; Selective Focus
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh2,600 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hoursUp to 13 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 W–
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WYes (wattage not published)
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 cycleInternet use up to 10 hours (3G); audio playback up to 50 hours; talk time up to 18 hours (3G); non-removable battery
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/PDAbout 4 hours of use from 10 minutes of charging; 1.5 times faster than the Galaxy S5
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC Qi); Qi certified at 15 W (Extended Power Profile)WPC 1.1 and PMA 1.0 compatible
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM4G LTE Cat 6; 3G bands 1, 2, 5, 8; GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMNano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 4.1
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 2.0 (micro-USB); 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR remote
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight162 g132 g
Thickness7.2 mm7 mm
Height × width146.9 × 70.5 mm142.1 × 70.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
StylusNo–
MaterialsArmor Aluminium frame with at least 20% recycled aluminiumMetal frame with Gorilla Glass 4 front and back
ColoursIcyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint; Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold (Samsung.com only)White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Green Emerald
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 use–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorTouch-type fingerprint sensor in the home key
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, heart rate, proximity, RGB light
SpeakersStereo speakers–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2032 (UK)–
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Bar and Audio Eraser; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini on the side button–

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