80
Philip Berne
TechRadar
“The Galaxy S25 Plus is the successful middle child, with the longevity of its big Ultra sibling and the affordability of the Galaxy S25.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Long software support
- More than just a bigger Galaxy S25
- Sharp display is bright under any condition
- Nice color options, especially if you like blue
- Large, high-quality displays
- Very good camera
Points of Contention
- Cameras haven’t improved since 2023
- Mixed AI performance
- No standout differentiation
- No S Pen
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Allison Johnson
The Verge
“These are great phones, which is no surprise.”
80
Iyaz Akhtar
PCMag
“The Samsung Galaxy S25+ offers a nearly identical experience to the Ultra, with leading AI and outstanding performance, in a slightly smaller, stylus‑free design for less money.”
80
Nirave Gondhia
Digital Trends
“The Galaxy S25 Plus is an endurance champion in many ways, but an aging camera stack and fierce competition make it much harder to recommend.”
70
Florence Ion
Gizmodo
“The Galaxy S25+ is a solid device, but it costs too much not to be called an Ultra—and offer some of its features, too.”
