What the reviewers said
Tech Advisor UK
3/5Nov 21, 2025A convincing flagship in a remarkably thin, light body, but weak battery life, slow charging and no telephoto make it hard to recommend over the S25+.
- Stunningly thin and light design
- Durable glass and titanium build with IP68
- Strong main camera
- Excellent bright AMOLED display
- Top-tier software and long update promise
- Mediocre battery life
- No telephoto lens
- Slow wired charging
- Gets hot under demanding gaming
- Expensive for what it offers
The Verge US
8/10Jun 6, 2025A slimmer, lighter big phone with acceptable battery life, though heavy streamers and gamers should look elsewhere, and it lacks a telephoto camera.
- Noticeably slimmer and lighter than the S25 Plus
- Battery life better than expected for everyday use
- Snapdragon 8 Elite with good heat management
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Top-tier 200MP main camera
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Battery life weaker than standard S25 models
- Still a big phone; hard to reach across screen
- Battery may degrade noticeably over years
TechRadar UK
3.5/5Jun 5, 2025A very light, thin Galaxy S25 Plus alternative with flagship performance, but weak battery life, slow charging and little to distinguish it. Appeals mainly to existing Samsung fans.
- Very lightweight and comfortable to hold for long periods
- Performance matches the Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Durable titanium design feels premium
- Stays cool under sustained load
- Battery life is not great, lasting past dinner at best
- Charging speed is too slow at 25W
- Nothing special to set it apart from rivals
- Camera setup weaker than the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup
Android Central US
4/5May 31, 2025An exceptionally thin, premium-feeling phone with excellent display and performance, held back by a smaller battery, soft main camera and no telephoto.
- Incredibly thin 5.8mm design
- Premium titanium build feels solid
- Excellent display
- Outstanding performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Light 163g weight for its screen size
- No telephoto camera
- Main camera lacks sharpness
- Smaller 3,900mAh battery, only one day
- Slow wired charging at 25W
Tom's Guide US
4/5May 30, 2025Remarkably thin and light with flagship hardware and Galaxy AI, but weak battery life, slower charging and a high price undercut it.
- Very thin and light, feels solid with titanium frame
- Bright display, peak 1,997 nits
- Same Galaxy AI and One UI 7 as Ultra
- Strong main camera performance
- Relatively short battery life for its class
- Slower 25W wired charging
- Expensive, second-priciest Galaxy S model
- Dual cameras with no dedicated telephoto
A thin, lightweight flagship with strong display, performance and cameras, but weak battery life, no telephoto and a high price make it hard to recommend.
- Stunning display and excellent performance
- Very thin and light for a 6.7-inch phone
- Strong main and ultrawide cameras
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Good thermal performance under sustained gaming
- Lackluster battery life, 3,900 mAh capacity
- No telephoto camera; digital zoom deteriorates quickly
- Rocks on a table due to camera bump
- Slower charging and no S Pen support
- Expensive at $1,100 for the compromises
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