Intro
The Galaxy S Plus model has always been a strange “middle child” in the lineup, offering a slightly bigger screen and a bigger battery compared to the regular S-series flagship. The upcoming Galaxy S25 series is shaping out to be very similar in concept, but will this bigger battery and screen be enough to lure people into paying hundreds more for the Plus instead of going for the Galaxy S25?
This is our preliminary Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25 Plus comparison.
Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25 Plus differences:
Galaxy S25* | Galaxy S25 Plus |
---|---|
Smaller, lighter and more compact phone | Similar design but bigger |
Smaller screen at 6.2 inches | More screen estate at 6.7 inches |
Triple camera system with new Sony LYTIA sensors | The same triple camera system with main, ultrawide, and telephoto |
Qualcom Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, tuned for Galaxy | Exactly the same chipset |
Smaller 4,000mAh battery potentially resulting in shorter battery life | Larger 4,900mAh battery giving the Plus model a potential edge over the regular S25 |
Cheaper at $799 starting price | More expensive at $999 for the base model |
*preliminary differences
Table of Contents:
Design and Size
More of the same
There’s one rumor saying that the Galaxy S25 Plus will have the biggest bezels around the screen compared to the other two models, so there’s also that. The camera systems look very similar to this year’s in all the leaked renders; we’re talking about three separate camera housings in the upper left corner.
The size difference between the S25 and the S25 Plus will probably stay more or less the same as on the previous generation—the 6.2 vs 6.7 inch display kind of limits what you can do with the size.
As far as materials go, both phones are expected to feature the same glass and aluminum sandwich that we’re familiar with. There’s no rumors about using exotic materials for the regular and Plus models; the titanium treatment is reserved for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Finally, let’s talk about the color variants, as we have some interesting rumors going around. Normally, the regular model and the Plus model share the available hues, but there’s a rumor that we’ll get one additional color option for the Plus mode. Below you will find the expected colors for both models.
Galaxy S25 expected colors:
- Moon Night Blue
- Silver Shadow
- Sparkling Blue
- Sparkling Green
Galaxy S25 Plus expected colors:
- Moon Night Blue
- Silver Shadow
- Sparkling Blue
- Sparkling Green
- Midnight Black.
Inside the retail box, you will most likely find just the phones and a USB-C cable, as this is the latest trend in preserving the Planet.
Display Differences
What we might get is the amazing anti-reflective coating we absolutely love on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Other than that, we expect the same 1-120Hz LTPO panels, with the already mentioned bigger bezels on the Plus model. In terms of resolution and pixel density, both phones will most likely retain the resolution and PPI of their respective predecessors, landing at around 416 PPI and 1080p for the regular Galaxy S25 and 513 PPI and 1440p for the Galaxy S25 Plus.
We might see a jump in brightness, as this is the latest trend and battleground for modern flagships, and as always, we will put these to the test once we lay our hands on test units.
In terms of biometrics, we expect the same ultrasonic under-display fingerprints as the ones inside the current generation; they work great, so there is no need for a change there.
Performance and Software
Snapdragon 8 Elite comes to the party
Even though there are some rumors stating that Samsung hasn’t completely given up on the Exynos Galaxy S25 variants, we expect the series to launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite in the US. The latest leaked benchmarks show the performance of this chipset to be on par and even better than Apple’s A18 Pro, so we’re very excited.
Another positive and a possible slight advantage for the Galaxy S25 Plus is that some comparisons show that the Geekbench 6 scores of the model are slightly better than the scores of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We’re talking unofficial benchmarks here, so take them with a grain of salt, but anyway, it’s looking great for the Galaxy S25 series in general.
In terms of RAM and storage, things are not exactly clear; the Galaxy S25 Plus might get a slight advantage on both fronts, but we’re not sure at the moment.
What we’re sure of is that both models will come with Galaxy AI onboard and also the lengthy seven years of support. The phones will most likely launch with Android 15 out of the box and OneUI on top, which means that they will last all the way to Androud 23. Amazing!
Camera
A potential switch to Sony sensors?
Galaxy S25 series expected camera specs:
Main (wide)—50 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Ultra-wide—12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video
3x telephoto—10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
Battery Life and Charging
Disappointment?
According to the latest information from industry insiders, Samsung will optimize and extend the battery life of the Galaxy S25 series using AI. We can’t comment on the actual battery life as we need to run our own battery tests once we have the phones, but there’s another disappointing news coming our way. And it concerns the fast charging.
Leaked certification documents show that the Galaxy S25 series will once again be pretty conservative with charging speeds. According to the 3C certification authorities (a Chinese regulator), the Galaxy S25 will come with the same 25W wired charging speed as its predecessor, and the Galaxy S25 Plus will feature 45W fast charging. We don’t have information about wireless charging speeds at the moment, but there’s a good chance they’ll remain the same as well.
Specs Comparison
Specs | Galaxy S25* | Galaxy S25 Plus* |
---|---|---|
Dimensions | – | – |
Weight | – | – |
Screen | 6.2-inch Super AMOLED 1-120Hz |
6.7-inch Super AMOLED 1-120Hz |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
RAM, Storage and Price | 8/128GB for $799 | 12/256GB for $999 |
Cameras | 50MP main, f/1.8 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 10MP 3X zoom, f/2.4 12MP front |
50MP main, f/1.8 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 10MP 3X zoom, f/2.4 12MP front |
Battery Size | 4,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
Charging Speeds | 25W wired wireless support |
45W wired wireless support |
*rumored specs
Summary
This comparison is at its earliest stage for the moment, and we have to fill it up with benchmark scores and camera samples to be able to paint the full picture, but even at this stage, it’s clear to see that Samsung seems to be following the same concept of offering a slightly larger version of its regular flagship with a bigger battery and a larger screen. Whether or not people will pay the extra $200 for the Plus, we have to wait and see.
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