Samsung Galaxy S25 FE review
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Introduction and specs
Samsung's 2025 Fan Edition smartphone is here, aiming to deliver a more affordable alternative to the Galaxy S series while retaining much of the flagship experience. The Galaxy S25 FE may seem very similar to its predecessor, but this year's model moves a step closer to the Galaxy S25+ in terms of hardware and features.
The Galaxy S25 FE now comes with the full Exynos 2400 chipset instead of the cut-down 2400e, a slightly larger battery, faster 45W charging to match the S25+, a new front-facing camera, and an upgraded armor aluminum frame for improved durability.
At the same time, the FE still has an excellent 6.7-inch OLED display with high brightness, a familiar triple-camera setup, and Samsung's signature design. Overall, this year's Fan Edition feels closer than ever to a regular Galaxy S model, particularly the S25+.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE specs at a glance:
- Body: 161.3x76.6x7.4mm, 190g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame; IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), Enhanced armor aluminum frame.
- Display: 6.70" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak), 1080x2340px resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 385ppi.
- Chipset: Exynos 2400 (4 nm): 10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520); Xclipse 940.
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM.
- OS/Software: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm, 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚, 1/3.0", 1.12µm.
- Front camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm.
- Video capture: Rear camera: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR.
- Battery: 4900mAh; 45W wired, PD, QC2, 65% in 30 min, 25W wireless, Reverse wireless.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi region; BT 5.4; NFC.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers; Samsung DeX, Circle to Search.
The Galaxy S25 FE and S25+ share nearly identical displays, camera hardware, and battery with matching charging speeds. The Galaxy S25+ holds a slight edge in processing power and, at least on paper, promises a marginally better camera experience.
For those seeking a more attainable entry into Samsung’s flagship lineup, the Galaxy S25 FE presents a strong option. That said, alternatives from other brands in the same price bracket are also worth considering, particularly if you are not set on owning a Samsung device.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s new and what has stayed the same.
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Galaxy S25 FE arrives in a standard retail box containing the usual documentation and a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer.
As expected, a charger is not included in the package. To take advantage of the full 45W charging speed, Samsung’s own 45W adapter is the recommended option since it supports the required Power Delivery PPS profile and arrives with a 5A cable. Certain third-party PD chargers may also work, but compatibility with the specific PPS profile used here needs to be verified.
