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Better thermals for improved performance when gaming. Great display, cameras, and solid battery life. Seven years of software updates.

Two different smart assistants is confusing. New AI features are boring. Not much that’s new. Qi2 implementation is annoying.

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Consistently great performance and decent battery life ; AI efforts feel more thought-out this year ; Camera trio can snap a nice photo

New chipset the only real upgrade ; Last year’s model now a lot cheaper ; Rivals do more for the money

Minimal changes and flagship pricing make the Galaxy S25+ tough to recommend for anyone except Samsung die-hards wanting a big screen without the Ultra’s extras.

Camera consistently delivers good images ; Impressive battery life ; More AI features feel practical ; Lightning fast charging ; Nice big screen ; 7 years of OS and security upgrades ; Great performance

Still some stray gimmicky AI features ; Not many changes over the S24 ; Battery life is similar to the baseline S25 ; Similar specs as the S25, at a higher price ; Better cameras on other phones at the same price

Best screen on any phone ; Versatile cameras ; Most powerful phone I've tested ; Good battery life

$1,300 price ; Design is almost too minimal ; AI features are hit-or-miss ; S25/S25 Plus have similar features and cost less

More helpful Galaxy AI features ; Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite performance ; Capable cameras ; Thinner, lighter design

Battery life could be better ; Dimmer screen

The Galaxy S25 Plus is a tougher sell given how it shares the same set of Galaxy AI features and cameras found on the cheaper S25 model. It's a powerful, big-screen phone, but it's hampered by a dimmer display and modest battery life improvements over...

Navy is a standout color ; Snapdragon chip is powerful and efficient ; One UI 7 is a welcome update ; Stays cool while gaming ; All-day battery with Qi2 support ; Decent cameras with Log video for creators ; AI features are cool and work well

Not much in the way of hardware upgrades ; Now Bar and Now Brief feel limited for now ; Questionable default settings ; No built-in MagSafe charging ; Most colors are dull

The Galaxy S25 Plus is a great phone that gets the job done thanks to a large display, capable cameras, and a Snapdragon chip that performs excellently. One UI 7 is the best software Samsung has put on a phone, and it's made better with the AI...