Samsung Galaxy S25+ / S25 Plus

No-nonsense, sturdy, grippy design. More refined than ever.

Still no autofocus on the ultrawide camera.

Traditionally, the Plus model is the least popular out of the Galaxy S family (at least according to our statistics), and that makes sense. We don't expect things to change any time soon. The Plus model just sits in an awkward space, where it has to be...

Excellent battery life ; Superfast performance ; Powerhouse processor ; Fantastic size ; One UI 7 is Samsung's best yet ; Excellent software longevity commitment

Build durability is questionable ; Ultrawide and telephoto cameras are very disappointing ; Galaxy AI features are still fairly limited ; Qi2 wireless charging not built in

“The Galaxy S25 Plus is an endurance champion in many ways, but an aging camera stack and fierce competition make it much harder to recommend.”

Super-fast performance ; Excellent AI features ; Outstanding cameras ; Bettery battery life than the Ultra ; Long software support window

No S Pen ; Loses 5x optical camera from the Ultra ; Design is somewhat stale

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ offers a nearly identical experience to the Ultra, with leading AI and outstanding performance, in a slightly smaller, stylus-free design for less money.

More than just a bigger Galaxy S25 ; Sharp display is bright under any condition ; Nice color options, especially if you like blue

Looks just like last year’s phone, and the one before that ; Cameras haven’t improved since 2023 ; Software features fail to deliver on AI promises

The Galaxy S25 Plus is the successful middle child, with the longevity of its big Ultra sibling and the affordability of the Galaxy S25. It's powerful, with a fantastic display and the best battery life on any Samsung phone, plus you can get it in...