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Samsung · Released January 1, 2025

Galaxy S25 FE

The S25 FE lasted only 9 h 46 min in one test, and at $649.99 it costs just $50 less than the newer S26 FE.

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8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Skip the Galaxy S25 FE at Samsung's $649.99 list (Oct 8, 2026), because the $699.99 Galaxy S26 FE keeps the same 6.7-inch screen, 4,900 mAh battery and 45W charging with a newer Exynos 2500. It lasted only 9 h 46 min in one battery test, nearly two hours less than the S24 FE's 11 h 38 min, and the Exynos 2400 took the blame. Buy it only at a clear discount, and only if you want Galaxy AI, seven years of updates, IP68 and an 8MP 3x telephoto. Charging is the bright spot, reaching 71% in 30 minutes in one test.

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Key specs
Modules
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Wired charging
45
Display type
AMOLED
Peak brightness
1900 nits peak
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Size
6.7" (170 mm)
Resolution
1080x2340
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1900 nits
HDR
HDR10
Performance
Processor
Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
GPU
Xclipse 940
RAM
8 GB
Storage
128GB
OS
Android 16
Audio
Bluetooth
5.4
Battery
Capacity
4900 mAh
Wired charge
45 W
Body
Weight
6.7 oz (190 g)
Dimensions
161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
IP rating
IP68
Colors
Black
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.7" (170 mm) · 120 HzDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X · HDR10
ChipsetExynos 2400 (4 nm)8 GB RAM · Xclipse 940
Main camera50 + 8 + 12 MP8 MP · f/2.4 · 75mm · telephoto · 3x zoom · OIS · PDAF
Front camera12 MP12 MP · f/2.2 · 26mm · wide
RAM / storage8 GB · 128GBAndroid 16
Battery4,900 mAh45W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Skip the Galaxy S25 FE at Samsung's $649.99 list (Oct 8, 2026), because the $699.99 Galaxy S26 FE keeps the same 6.7-inch screen, 4,900 mAh battery and 45W charging with a newer Exynos 2500. It lasted only 9 h 46 min in one battery test, nearly two hours less than the S24 FE's 11 h 38 min, and the Exynos 2400 took the blame. Buy it only at a clear discount, and only if you want Galaxy AI, seven years of updates, IP68 and an 8MP 3x telephoto. Charging is the bright spot, reaching 71% in 30 minutes in one test.

Best for

Budget Galaxy buyers who find it deeply discounted and want seven years of updates

Not for

Anyone paying full list; the S26 FE costs only a little more with a newer chip

Main strengthLasted 17 h in one video test
Main weaknessLasted 9 h 46 min in one web test, two hours less than the S24 FE
Reasons to buy
Lasted 17 h in one video test
Seven years of OS updates
Bright 6.7-inch display
45W charging hit 71% in 30 minutes
Reasons to avoid
Lasted 9 h 46 min in one web test, two hours less than the S24 FE
Back panel scuffs easily
Exynos 2400 trails flagship chips
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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TechRadar3.8/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S25 FE review: looks like a Plus, but struggles to keep upNirave Gondhia · Dec 2025

Looks and feels like the Plus, but sluggish performance holds it back.

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Tom's Guide3.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S25 FE review: A mid-range phone that falls flatJohn Velasco · Oct 2025

Disappointed overall; the FE formula feels like it has run out of steam.

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CNET7.5/10
Article · Full reviewI Tested the Galaxy S25 FE, and Its Software Is What Stands Out, Not the Lower PriceMike Sorrentino · Sep 2025

Nothing wrong with it, but cheaper rivals may offer more for less.

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CNETGalaxy S25 FE Review: Samsung’s Software Lifts Up This Entry-Level GalaxyWatch on YouTube ↗
Tech SpurtSamsung Galaxy S25 FE Review | Fan Edition, or Fapped Edition?Watch on YouTube ↗
Head to head

How it stacks up

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
This deviceGalaxy S25 FE
VS
Samsung W27
AlternativeSamsung W27
Display
6.7"8"
Chipset
Exynos 2400 (4 nm)Octa-core, 4.74GHz + 3.6GHz
Battery
49005000
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
This deviceGalaxy S25 FE
VS
Honor X9e s
AlternativeHonor X9e s
Display
6.7"6.79"
Chipset
Exynos 2400 (4 nm)Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (1x2.3 + 3x2.2 + 4x1.8GHz)
Battery
49008560
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
This deviceGalaxy S25 FE
VS
iQOO Z11xa 5G
AlternativeiQOO Z11xa 5G
Display
6.7"6.76"
Chipset
Exynos 2400 (4 nm)60
Battery
49007200
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Product data

Full specifications

115 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
AMOLED
Peak brightness
1900 nits peak
Pixel density
385 ppi
Protection
Corning Glass
HDR
HDR10
Color depth
16 million colours

Performance

CPU
10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520)
CPU clock
3.2 GHz

Main camera

Modules
  • 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
  • 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Setup
Triple camera
Aperture
f/1.8
Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Optical zoom
3x optical zoom12 MP
Digital zoom
30x
Flash
Yes
Autofocus
✓
Video
8K
24 / 30 fps
4K
30 / 60 / 120 fps
1080p
30 / 60 / 120 / 240 fps
HDR
HDR10+
Features
gyro-EIS
Slow motion
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Slow-motion mode
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Aperture
2.2

Sound

Loudspeaker
stereo
Headphone port
USB Type-C
Audio formats
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • APE
  • AWB
  • DFF
  • DSF
  • FLAC
  • IMY
  • Mid
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • MXMF
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • OTA
  • RTTTL
  • RTX
  • WAV
  • XMF

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
45
Wireless charging
15W wireless
Cycle life
2000
Removable
✕
Charger in box
✕

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
5G
✓
3G
UMTS, WCDMA
4G
TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
5G standard
Sub6 FDD, Sub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
3G bands
850,900,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands
  • 700
  • 800
  • 850
  • 900
  • 1800
  • 1900
  • 2100
  • 2300
  • 2500
  • 2600 MHz
5G bands
  • 700
  • 800
  • 850
  • 900
  • 1800
  • 1900
  • 2100
  • 2300
  • 2500
  • 2600
  • 3500
  • 3700 MHz
SIM
NanoSIM + eSIM

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
  • dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent)
  • Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Positioning
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
NFC
✓
USB / ports
  • USB Type-C 3.2
  • OTG
USB version
2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Wi-Fi Direct
✓

Sensors & Security

Fingerprint reader
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Barometer
✓

Body

Dimensions
6.35 in (16.1 cm)
Build
Aluminium
Form factor
Bar
Water & dust resistance
IP68
Colors
  • Black
Repairability
C

Launch & Software

Operating system
Android 16
Price
$619.99

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
1521140
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