Trusted Reviews80
A premium-feeling phone with strong power, a fantastic display and great battery life, and Samsung's software remains among the best on Android.
Samsung Galaxy S25+
6 expert reviews#43 of 80 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best for display and software
Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy S25+, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and picture quality.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Tech Advisor, Tom's Guide and 3 more
The catch: It barely changes from the S24+, and charging is slow.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 80All 6 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
Tech Advisor80
Though the lack of upgrades over last year feels like a missed chance, the reviewer still considers it the best blend of hardware, software and price among flagships and an easy recommendation for owners of older phones.
Tom's Guide80
Tom's Guide finds a great compact flagship with better speed, battery life and natural photo processing.
Expert Reviews80
A highly competent, slim and easy-to-live-with large phone with strong performance and stamina, but it barely moves on from the S24 Plus and its value is questionable next to the OnePlus 13.
TechRadar80
TechRadar finds the fastest small phone with excellent battery life for its size.
Android Central80
Android Central calls it a standout compact flagship that reuses too much from last year.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance5 of 6
Picture quality3 of 6
Battery life3 of 6
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25+ worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. It barely changes from the S24+, and charging is slow.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Trusted Reviews) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 0 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.