# Samsung Galaxy S25

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s25
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/smartphones
- Placement: #13 of 14 in Smartphones, D tier
- Brand: Samsung
- LP on this board: 223
- Last researched: 2026-08-20T08:44:53.033Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Ninth for good durability but slightly older than the S26 Ultra, still reliable.

## For

- Good durability
- Reliable performance
- Strong performance across apps and games
- Solid camera system
- Better value due to lower price

## Against

- Limited durability
- Shorter software support
- Outdated hardware
- Higher price than newer rivals

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 2 of 4 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 108 cited sources across 76 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MTG Productions | MTG Productions | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxzT3-tuk6k | fetched and confirmed |
| Heyup Community | ryanymore | B | https://community.heyupnow.com/d/14036-samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-my-honest-review-after-3-months-of-daily-use | fetched and confirmed |
| Naseem Speach | Naseem Speach | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbZDvBEj_p0 | fetched and confirmed |
| GadgetRevNow | GadgetRevNow | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY6iAaw6Zqo | fetched and confirmed |
| Counterpoint Research | Ritesh Bendre | C | https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-review-new-era-slim-phones-flagship-power | fetched and confirmed |
| Back Market | Miguel G. | B | https://www.backmarket.com/en-us/c/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-review?srsltid=AfmBOoruPQZh9BLJz6cEa5_ObAqLqwjuOu1XB0eSOMqhstu5akkNOuoc | fetched and confirmed |
| Whistleout | whistleout.com | C | https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Edge-Review | fetched and confirmed |
| Stuff | Tom Morgan-Freelander | C | https://www.stuff.tv/review/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Android Police | Rajesh Pandey | B | https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-is-boring-but-its-exactly-what-i-needed/ | fetched and confirmed |
| ITdaily | itdaily.com | C | https://itdaily.com/reviews/workplace/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| What Hi-Fi? | whathifi.com | B | https://www.whathifi.com/smartphones-tablets/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s25-plus | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Spurt | Tech Spurt | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laB8CVbRWaI | fetched and confirmed |
| Android Authority | Karandeep Singh | C | https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s25-edge-reviewers-vs-consumers-3626983/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Driven Car Guide | Damien O’Carroll | C | https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/tech-review-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadgets 360 | Ketan Pratap | B | https://www.gadgets360.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-price-in-india-130575 | fetched and confirmed |
| GSMArena Official | GSMArena Official | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HFLee3XkcE | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Spurt | Tech Spurt | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_OUHs4YEpI | fetched and confirmed |
| Marques Brownlee | Marques Brownlee | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAb4zRyxrD4 | fetched and confirmed |
| JSL Review | JSL Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4U1Db1Sm78 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Spurt | Tech Spurt | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m_QedLPw20 | fetched and confirmed |
| Mike O'Brien | Mike O'Brien | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz-E8bxA-U8 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechOdyssey | TechOdyssey | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Th9tuvD_6A | fetched and confirmed |
| Simple Alpaca | Simple Alpaca | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaQAQQadmPs | fetched and confirmed |
| Team VRY | Team VRY | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cRhcEdZGjA | fetched and confirmed |
| MTG Productions | MTG Productions | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnDNRft1ePM | fetched and confirmed |
| Call Me KJ | Call Me KJ | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3svQAJA8RdA | fetched and confirmed |
| Marques Brownlee | Marques Brownlee | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4NJNdHqs_I | fetched and confirmed |
| Sam Beckman | Sam Beckman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2-B5z5-xyA | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Spurt | Tech Spurt | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsdEDvTZwgE | fetched and confirmed |
| Just Josh | Just Josh | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTuf_pRSnZY | fetched and confirmed |
| Ultra Value Tech | Ultra Value Tech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiVuv5iLBXU | fetched and confirmed |
| Mrwhosetheboss | Mrwhosetheboss | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfI4NurzYl0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Flossy Carter | Flossy Carter | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3tifEOvViA | fetched and confirmed |
| Technolobe | Technolobe | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Wc0aIm13o | fetched and confirmed |
| GSMArena Official | GSMArena Official | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkXbkxtBlwY | fetched and confirmed |
| TechOdyssey | TechOdyssey | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Um9nGD4PY | fetched and confirmed |
| The Tech Chap | The Tech Chap | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoAr9MaOAek | fetched and confirmed |
| Versus | Versus | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XhSEL8X_fs | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Spurt | Tech Spurt | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGn1Siou7v4 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechDaily | TechDaily | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW5QMz9_xOA | fetched and confirmed |
| GSMArena Official | GSMArena Official | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bGTb0eo-6w | fetched and confirmed |
| Marques Brownlee | Marques Brownlee | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWBz2qZJ8zY | fetched and confirmed |
| Everyday Legends | Everyday Legends | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6t0cY-k8Wo | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bunny | Tech Bunny | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aezfq51KJKQ | fetched and confirmed |
| NL Tech | NL Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dNC_ECMbsk | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Spurt | Tech Spurt | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqjY-ZXTmro | fetched and confirmed |
| Marques Brownlee | Marques Brownlee | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nKLu2CSxx8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Created by Ella | Created by Ella | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWu73eWDuc8 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechOdyssey | TechOdyssey | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZT9NatoNYk | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bunny | Tech Bunny | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKEzCjrydAk | fetched and confirmed |
| Everyday Legends | Everyday Legends | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ6pGGf7lww | fetched and confirmed |
| TechBar | TechBar | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olNQD3n1jmU | fetched and confirmed |
| VideoWaliSarkar | VideoWaliSarkar | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-PSu_E_ldA | fetched and confirmed |
| Android Authority | Android Authority | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSurug4hgKU | fetched and confirmed |
| Dave2D | Dave2D | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY90JsFEbhs | fetched and confirmed |
| Izzi Boye | Izzi Boye | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXv8UfU0gO4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Everyday Legends | Everyday Legends | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5KPFps0e-k | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget Sidekick | Gadget Sidekick | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDG5p3RL6yk | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bunny | Tech Bunny | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUnpH9lae0c | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadgets 360 | Gadgets 360 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwNqJZDHghg | fetched and confirmed |
| Smokin' Silicon | Smokin' Silicon | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2T7kUyG8CY | fetched and confirmed |
| GSMArena Official | GSMArena Official | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Vyackq_SU | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Tap | Tech Tap | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK3YnIgSPV8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Sam Beckman | Sam Beckman | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nnaY5GdBR8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bunny | Tech Bunny | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKEzCjrydAk&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| The brand has yet to acknowledge any issues, but... | - | D | https://www.facebook.com/PCMag/posts/the-brand-has-yet-to-acknowledge-any-issues-but-complaints-from-galaxy-s25-ultra/1407716147894847/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Buzzmeeh | buzzmeeh.com | B | https://www.buzzmeeh.com/blogs/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-repair-guide-2026-common-problems-and-expert-solutions/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Phone Clinic Repair | Phone Clinic | C | https://phoneclinicrepair.co.uk/samsung-s25-and-pixel-10-common-faults/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Subscribers | TONY GLOVER, MPH, MFA | D | https://tonyglover.substack.com/p/1-grade-f-my-samsung-galaxy-s25-and | fetched and confirmed |
| backchatter | backchatter | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8UPbcMQXQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | James Peckham | D | https://www.pcmag.com/news/battery-problems-on-your-samsung-phone-after-july-update-youre-not-alone | fetched and confirmed |
| Xolvie | Seyfettin | D | https://www.sikayetvar.com/en/samsung-us/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-touchscreen-failed-within-14-days | fetched and confirmed |
| ConsumerAffairs | consumeraffairs.com | D | https://www.consumeraffairs.com/cell_phones/samsung_cell_phones.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Trusted Reviews | Thomas Deehan | A | https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | D | https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0H6fPkZMO/?hl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Android Central | androidcentral.com | B | https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-one-year-later | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | tomsguide.com | C | https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s25-ultra | fetched and confirmed |
| Notebookcheck | Stefan Hinum | A | https://www.notebookcheck.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S25.975567.0.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Quora | quora.com | D | https://www.quora.com/Do-you-think-the-Galaxy-S25-Ultra-is-safe-We-are-not-getting-the-green-line-in-the-display-I-am-having-a-Galaxy-M51-for-5-years-now-and-I-am-in-Morocco | fetched and confirmed |
| r/samsunggalaxy | u/MichaelsHardline | - | https://www.reddit.com/r/samsunggalaxy/comments/1u339qd/a_pro_photographers_2026_verdict_why_the_s25/ | fetched and confirmed |
| 6monthslater | Josh Teder | C | https://6monthslater.net/2025/12/s25-ultra-vs-pixel-10-pro-xl/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/2221826191437998/posts/4274881672799096/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Smartphones | u/goldenknight5103 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/Smartphones/comments/1u0yyig/is_the_samsung_s25_worth_the_money/ | fetched and confirmed |
| AndroTag | AndroTag | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZUmFZsKFLY | fetched and confirmed |
| Bankmycell | BankMyCell | B | https://www.bankmycell.com/sell/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge | fetched and confirmed |
| Android Authority | Karandeep Singh | B | https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s25-vs-galaxy-s25-fe-3593563/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Trusted Reviews | Rob Kerr | B | https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/save-200-on-the-4-5%E2%80%91star-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-in-the-sales | fetched and confirmed |
| Rokform | Jessica Petyo | B | https://www.rokform.com/blogs/rokform-blog/which-samsung-galaxy-is-the-best?srsltid | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Anonymous participant | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/294145281753840/posts/1641834166984938/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Medium | medium.com | D | https://medium.com/write-a-catalyst/why-id-never-buy-the-galaxy-s25-ultra-right-now-4f4a374e813e | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Iyaz Akhtar | C | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | - | https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/i-tested-every-galaxy-s25-model-and-the-one-i-recommend-most-is-on-sale-now-at-amazon-and-free-from-verizon-and-t-mobile | fetched and confirmed |
| Phonearena | phonearena.com | D | https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S25_id12340 | fetched and confirmed |
| Notebookcheck | Ninh Duy | B | https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE.1139080.0.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | D | https://www.facebook.com/cnet/videos/before-you-buy-a-new-samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-see-why-a-used-s24-ultra-offers-yo/1667873694379784/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Kimovil | kimovil.com | C | https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-samsung-galaxy-s25-sm-s931w | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | C | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPWRIlYDaFd/ | fetched and confirmed |
| HowToMen | HowToMen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWebaxD9KqM | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Judd Silver | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/396715689802791/posts/882276261246729/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Taco Tech Talk | Taco Tech Talk | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAubJeNYyJY | fetched and confirmed |
| ZDNET | Kerry Wan | C | https://www.zdnet.com/article/finally-a-samsung-phone-that-id-put-my-s25-ultra-away-for-especially-at-this-price/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | Mike Sorrentino | B | https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-galaxy-s25-fe-and-its-software-is-what-stands-out-not-the-lower-price/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/GalaxyS25 | u/No-Syllabub-1539 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS25/comments/1t5guup/is_it_worth_to_buy_the_samsung_s25_for_long_time/ | fetched and confirmed |
| WIRED | Julian Chokkattu | B | https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-samsung-phones/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Naseem Speach | Naseem Speach | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8EDoU9ph3M | fetched and confirmed |
| Ultra Value Tech | Ultra Value Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4BoOiyETqg | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag Middle East | me.pcmag.com | B | https://me.pcmag.com/en/mobile-phones/32474/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe | fetched and confirmed |
| TechStomper | techstomper.com | A | https://techstomper.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-review-underrated-gem/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/iphone-17-pro-max |
| 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra |
| 3 | iPhone 17 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/iphone-17 |
| 4 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s26 |
| 8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/xiaomi-17-ultra |
| 9 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-a17-5g |
| 10 | Google Pixel 9a | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/google-pixel-9a |
| 11 | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-a56-5g |
| 12 | Motorola Moto G04 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/motorola-moto-g04 |
| 14 | Motorola Razr Flip | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/motorola-razr-flip |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/smartphones.

## What this tier means

- D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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