Samsung has launched its flagship Galaxy S25 (vanilla model) and S25 Plus phones along with the Ultra model in Nepal. The company brought these flagship phones in the country via a press meet at Soaltee Hotel on January 30, 2025. Here in this post, we focus on the two base 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 differing demands. We have more details including pre-order offer 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 128 GB and 256 GB storage options. But the S25 Plus model ships with 12/256 GB specs only. Both these variants along with the S25 Ultra ship feature 12 GB of RAM. For the price they come with, it’s only fair that these handsets get these resources on Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 in Nepal.
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 |
| 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 | Icyblue | Silver Shadow | Navy | Silver Shadow |
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus price in Nepal and pre-order offer
Samsung Galaxy S25 Price in Nepal is Rs 114,999 for the 12/256 GB and Rs 104,999 for the 12/128 GB trims. It’s available in Nepal in Icyblue and Silver Shadow colors. Likewise, the Galaxy S25 Plus comes at Rs 141,999 for the sole variant of 12/256 GB model. It ships in Navy and Silver Shadow colors.
| Samsung S25 Series | Price in Nepal (official) |
| Galaxy S25 (12/256 GB) | Rs 114,999 |
| Galaxy S25 (12/128 GB) | Rs 104,999 |
| Galaxy S25 Plus (12/256 GB) | Rs 141,999 |
At the same time, Samsung Nepal has announced a pre-order offer on these phones. If you pre-order Galaxy S25 or the Galaxy S25 Plus, you get to buy the Buds3Pro at just Rs 14,999 and get a silicone case at Rs 1,500. Their original market prices are Rs 31,999 and Rs 3,399, respectively. The pre-order offer is effective between January 30 and February 13, 2025.
You can buy these phones with Samsung Insta Finance at 0% EMI starting from Rs 5,250 a month. You only need your citizenship document to process the purchase of these phones. On these phones, you also get a 1-time breakage insurance from Samsung with NLG Insurance Company. You can also exchange your old phone with the latest S25 Series at Sabkophone and Arkostore.
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus are premium phones with high-level specifications. They run on Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU and come with more AI enhancements. These phones are the true competitors with other flagship phones in the market such as iPhone 16 Pro Max, OnePlus 13, etc. So, there’s not much we need to talk about in terms of specs and features. Price is the factor though and if it’s not a one for you, you can buy these. But the similar price range and affordable EMI makes them a more affordable purchase.
By the way, how do you compare Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus phones and their price in Nepal? Do they bring the updates enough to deserve an upgrade? Do share in the comments below.
