Samsung has globally launched its flagship Galaxy S25 (vanilla model) and S25 Plus phone along with the Ultra model while we will come with details on the S25 Edge later. Anyway, here in this post, we focus on the two models – the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus. They both feature Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, similar design, and cameras, however, differ in battery and display sizes and may appeal to users with differeing demands. We have more details below.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus Overview
Design and Display
Both Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus feature glass back and aluminum frames. Both have different vertically aligned cameras on the back and there are minimal bezels to be found. The difference though is noticeable in their sizes. The base model Galaxy S25 measures 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2mm while the Plus variant stretches 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3mm. This also translates to their weight. The vanilla model weighs 162 grams. Its predecessor- Galaxy S24 weighed 167 grams. At the same time, the S50 Plus model is 190 grams. Both feature IP68 certification so that ensures high-level of protection from water and dust. Both front and back are get a protective layer of Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Likewise, the standard model Galaxy S25 is only 6.2-inch and has a 1080 x 2340-pixel resolution. The Plus model, on the other hand, boasts higher screen size of 6.7-inches and pixel count of 1440 x 3120 just like the Galaxy S24 Plus. Both the new phones’ display reaches up to 2600 nits of brightness so outdoor viewing shall be comfortable on these phones. To compare, the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with a 6.69-inch AMOLED display.
Performance
Both Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It’s the best 3nm processor there is for Android smartphones at the moment and offers huge performance boost from the previous SoC. Resource-wise, Samsung Galaxy S25 comes with at least 128 GB of storage with other options being 256 GB and 512 GB. But, the S25 Plus model offers 256 GB and 512 GB models globally. Both these phones along with the S25 Ultra ship with 12 GB of RAM.
Noticeably, both phones get 7 years of Android OS upgrades from Samsung. Originally, it boots on One UI 7 which is based on Google’s Android 15.
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Camera
These phones share similar camera specifications. There’s a 50 MP leader on the back, a 10 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultra-wide camera. The phones come with a 12 MP selfie camera on the front.
Both phones can take footage at 4K at 60 frames per second or 8K at 30 frames per second. The cameras get more exciting and versatile with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Night photos and video is bound to get much better with more advanced AI power on these phones.
Battery and Connectivity
The Galaxy S25+ features a Li-Ion 4900mAh battery with 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The vanilla model S25 features a 4000mAh battery. And while its wired charging capacity is 25W, wireless and reverse wireless capacities remain the same with the + model. The 5000mAh batteries are more popular. But what is worth taking note is that optimization plays a large role in batteries’ efficiency and overall health. So, that is likely the case with these two lineups.
Among other great news is that both the phones support up to WiFi 7 communication, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, etc. It comes with a USB Type-C 3.2 port, Samsung DeX, Circle to Search, etc. features too.
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Technical Specifications
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
| Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm, 162 gm | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm, 190 gm |
| Display | 6.2-inch, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits | 6.7-inch, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite, 3nm | Snapdragon 8 Elite, 3nm |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP wide+ 10 MP telephoto (3x optical zoom), 12 MP ultrawide | 50 MP wide+ 10 MP telephoto (3x optical zoom), 12 MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, 45W fast, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, 25W fast, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| OS | One UI 7 (Android 15) | One UI 7 (Android 15) |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Connectivity | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Color | Navy | Mint | Icy Blue | Silver Shadow | Navy | Mint | Icy Blue | Silver Shadow |
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus price in Nepal
Samsung Galaxy S25 price could start in Nepal at Rs 115,999 for the 12/128 GB and Rs 125,999 for the 12/256 GB trims. Likewise, the Galaxy S25 Plus could cost somewhere around Rs 145,999 for the 12/256 GB model. The phones come in navy, mint, icy blue, and silver shadow color options while they are exclusively available online in Coralred, Blueblack, and Pinkgold colors too.
| Samsung S25 Series | International Price (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Galaxy S25 (12/128 GB) | $799 | Rs 115,999 |
| Galaxy S25 (12/256 GB | $859 | Rs 125,999 |
| Galaxy S25 Plus (12/256 GB) | $999 | Rs 145,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus launch date in Nepal
Samsung Nepal has recently said that it will host a press meet on January 30 at Soaltee Hotel, Kathmandu and that is likely the day, the Galaxy S25 series will be launched in Nepal. The Galaxy S25 series competes with the best flagship phones in the market such as iPhone 16 Pro Max, OnePlus 13, etc. However, since it’s a powerhouse Android phone and that from Samsung, it will likely stamp authority once it launches here.
By the way, how do you compare Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus phones? Do they bring the updates enough to deserve an upgrade? Do share in the comments below.
