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Key specs
Released
January 2025
Launch price (US)
$799
Launch price (UK)
£799
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.2″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
Yes
Battery
4,000 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Base storage
128 GB
Weight
162 g
Water resistance
IP68
Software updates
7 years
Sold in
US, UK
What the reviewers said
Tom's Guide US
4/5Sep 4, 2025
A well-balanced compact flagship whose value comes mainly from new AI features, better performance and battery life, though hardware changes are minimal and it is not worth upgrading from the…
Improved and new Galaxy AI features across the phone
A compact Android flagship with a powerful new chip and fresh One UI, but reused cameras, display, and slow charging hold it back. Best small flagship of 2025.
Compact size with slim bezels and light weight
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy with 12GB RAM
Wi-Fi 7 support and improved Galaxy AI features
One UI 7 feels fresh and polished
Refined design with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back
Camera system unchanged since Galaxy S22
Relatively small 4,000mAh battery
Slow 25W wired charging
Qi2.1 needs a magnetic case for snapping accessories
Lacks UWB support and high-end Bluetooth audio codecs
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
