Samsung · Smartphone
Samsung Galaxy S25
~C$799
The Samsung Galaxy S25 features the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor with Galaxy AI features including Live Translate, Circle to Search, Generative Edit, and Chat Assist. The 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz is bright and vibrant. The 50MP triple camera system produces excellent photos in all conditions. 7 years of OS and security updates. One UI 7 is Samsung's most refined software. The compact flagship for Canadians who want a powerful phone that fits comfortably in one hand.
Read on Celmin Magazine →Pros
- + Compact flagship size
- + Galaxy AI features
- + 7 years of updates
- + Excellent display
- + Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cons
- - No charger in box
- - Battery could be bigger
- - Slow charging vs competition
- - Incremental upgrade over S24
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 5.8 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches
- Weight
- 162g
- OS
- One UI 7 (Android 15)
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Camera
- 50MP + 12MP + 10MP
- Battery
- 4,000mAh
- Display
- 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
- Storage
- 128GB
Our Verdict
The best compact Android flagship. Samsung proves you do not need a huge phone for a great experience.
Best For
Android users who want a compact flagship phone
How It Compares
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~C$799 | ~C$1360 | ~C$1750 |
| OS | One UI 7 (Android 15) | — | — |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Camera | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 48MP main + 48MP ultra + 12MP tele | 200MP + 50MP + 10MP + 50MP |
| Battery | 4,000mAh | All-day | 5000mAh |
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | 6.3 inch Super Retina XDR | 6.9 inch QHD+ AMOLED |
| Storage | 128GB | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the base S25 worth it over the S25 Ultra?
If you prefer a compact phone and do not need the S Pen or telephoto zoom, the S25 is the better value.
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