Galaxy S25
Phone (3)
🏆 Verdict
Phone (3) is the better pick overall by 6.9 points, leading in Battery, Charging and Display. Galaxy S25 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 86). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Phone (3) has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Phone (3) has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
Phone (3)'s battery is 1,150 mAh larger (5,150 vs 4,000 mAh), about 29% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Phone (3) charges faster over cable (65W vs 25W).
Display
Phone (3) has the larger screen (6.67" vs 6.2"). Phone (3)'s screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 2,600 nits), which shows outdoors. Phone (3)'s screen is sharper (460 vs 416 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 is 56 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S25 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 | Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.67" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (416 ppi) | Resolution | 2800×1260 (460 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 4,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 10 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 50 MP |
| 4,000 mAh | Battery | 5,150 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 65 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 162 g | Weight | 218 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2025-07 |
Galaxy S25
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- Light at 162 g
- 7 years of updates
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
- Dimmer screen
Phone (3)
Pros
- 16 GB RAM
- 5,150 mAh battery
- 65W charging
- 4,500 nits peak
- 6.67" screen
Cons
- Slower chip
- Heavier (218 g)
- Shorter update window
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.