Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus lands as a entry-level smartphone, built around Snapdragon 8 Elite.

43/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Snapdragon 8 Elite120 Hz12 GB4900 mAhAMOLEDAndroid 15
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Why we rate it

  • NFC
  • eSIM
  • No 5g
  • Below-average refresh rate
Score profile

Where the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus wins and loses

Scored against the smartphones class
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryConnectivity2062515777
Display
20
Performance
62
Memory and storage
51
Battery
57
Connectivity
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Panel typeAMOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz

Design and build

Weight340 g

Performance

ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite
Max clock2.4 GHz

Memory and storage

RAM12 GB
Base storage256 GB

Battery

Capacity4900 mAh

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15

Connectivity

NFCYes
USBUSB-C
eSIMYes
Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryConnectivity
Samsung Galaxy S25 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 Plus
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Overall score43 /10043 /100
Size6.7 "
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Capacity4900 mAh4900 mAh
Who it's for

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need 5g, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.

What stands out on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus?

Its nfc stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the CMF Phone 2 Pro?

The CMF Phone 2 Pro scores 44/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.