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Samsung officially presented its new Galaxy S25the mobile phones that will compete for the high-end throne during 2025. After weeks of rumors and speculation, the South Korean manufacturer has shown the world the new terminals that arrive with Top-notch specs and some important features among which Galaxy AI stands out. Samsung has not spared resources and proof of this is a well-built family of mobile phones with everything necessary to attract consumers.
Unlike other years, in which the battle focused on popular brands, 2025 poses a new challenge for Samsung. The high-end is no longer the property of a small circle, thanks to companies like Xiaomi, Realme and OnePlus. Chinese manufacturers managed to position themselves as the true rivals, with mobile phones that offer top-of-the-range features at a groundbreaking price.
Beyond the specifications, Samsung has an advantage over its competitors. The new version of its operating system based on Android 15 is optimized to take advantage of artificial intelligence. One UI 7 has become more intuitive and easier to use and has an AI assistant that understands the context of the user’s needs.
If you are thinking of buying a Galaxy s25 and want to know if it is better than other high-end phones, below we leave you a comparison table with phones from other brands.
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ vs. Xiaomi 15, Google Pixel 9 and OnePlus 13
The Galaxy S25 and S25+ are the base models of the new family of mobile phones. Samsung has maintained the same approach that we saw in previous generations, with two terminals in which the main difference is the screen size and battery. Both They share the same camera configuration, processor, and RAM and internal storage combinations.so it is worth placing them in the same table compared to other mobile phones.
The offer in this segment is varied and includes terminals such as the Google Pixel 9 with its powerful camera, as well as the newly presented OnePlus 13 and Xiaomi 15. Each has advantages and disadvantages in various areas, including price. Although many of them share the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the user experience is completely different.
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 15 | OnePlus 13 | |
| Screen | 6.2 inches FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz | 6.36-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz | 6.82 inches LPTO AMOLED, 120 Hz |
| Camera | 50 MP main camera, f/1.8 12 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera 10 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom |
50 MP main camera, f/1.8 12 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera 10 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom |
50 MP main camera, f/1.7 dual pixel 48 MP, f/1.7 ultra-wide-angle camera PDAF, OIS |
50 MP main camera, f/1.6 50 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera 50 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom |
50 MP main camera, f/1.6 50 MP, f/2.0 ultra-wide-angle camera 50 MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory and storage | 12 + 128 GB 12 + 256GB 12 + 512 GB |
12 + 256GB 12 + 512 GB |
12+ 128GB 12+256GB |
12 + 256GB 12 + 512 GB 16 +512GB 16 + 1TB |
12 + 256GB 12 + 512 GB 16 +512GB 24+ 1TB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh with 25W fast charging and wireless charging | 4,900 mAh with 45W fast charging and wireless charging | 4,700 mAh with 27W fast charging and wireless charging | 5400 mAh with 90W fast charging and 50W wireless charging | 6,000 mAh with 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging |
| Operating System | Android 15 with One UI 7 | Android 15 with One UI 7 | Android 14 with support for 7 later versions | Android 15 with HyperOS 2 | Android 15 with OxygenOS 15 |
| Dimensions and weight | 70.5 x 146.9 x 7.2mm, 162g | 75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3mm, 190g | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm, 198g | 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.1/8.4/8.5mm, 192g | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5mm, 210g |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 15 Pro, Honor Magic 7 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro
The highest part of the table is made up of the Galaxy S25 Ultraa terminal that brings together the best specifications of the S25 family. This model has all the elements to stand up to its competitors, so below we tell you how it measures up against other premium models.
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Honor Magic 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Realme GT7 Pro | |
| Screen | 6.9 inches QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches LTPO OLED, 120 Hz | 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz | 6.73 inches LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches LPTO AMOLED, 120 Hz |
| Camera | 200 MP main camera, f/1.7 50 MP ultra-wide angle camera, f/1.9 50 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 5X optical zoom, f//3.4 10 MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom, f/2.4 |
50 MP main camera, f/1.4 50 MP, f/2.0 ultra-wide-angle camera 200 MP f/2.6 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom |
50 MP main camera, f/1.7 dual pixel 48 MP, f/1.7 ultra-wide-angle camera 48 MP, f/2.8 telephoto lens |
50 MP main camera, f/1.4 50 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera 50 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom |
50 MP main camera, f/1.8 8 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera 50 MP f/2.7 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory and storage | 12 + 256GB 12 + 512 GB 12GB + 1TB |
12 + 256GB 12 + 512 GB 16 +512GB 16GB + 1TB |
16+ 128GB 16 + 256GB 16 +512GB 16GB + 1TB |
12 + 256GB 16 +512GB 16GB + 1TB |
12 + 256GB 12 + 512 GB 16 +256GB 16 + 512GB 16GB+1TB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh with 45 W fast charging and wireless charging | 5,270 mAh with 100W fast charging and 80W wireless charging | 4,700 mAh with 27W fast charging and wireless charging | 6,100 mAh with 90 W fast charging and 50 W wireless charging | 6,500 mAh with 120W fast charging |
| Operating System | Android 15 with One UI 7 | Android 15 with MagicOS 9 | Android 14 with support for 7 later versions | Android 15 with HyperOS 2 | Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0 |
| Dimensions and weight | 77.6 x 162.8 x 8.2mm, 218g | 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8mm, 223g | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm, 198g | 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.4mm, 213g | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5mm, 210g |
Which smartphone is better?
reach a conclusion about which high-end smartphone is better It goes beyond specifications. Some users They will prefer a Galaxy S25 because they are used to the Samsung ecosystem, while others will opt for a Xiaomi 15 Pro due to the cost/benefit ratio.
If you prefer a top-notch camera and a clean Android experience, the best alternative would be a Pixel 9 Pro. On the other hand, if what you are looking for is an AI assistant and a foolproof connection with your Galaxy Watch or other Samsung devices , the Galaxy S25 is the option to choose.
At the end of the day, there are other factors that affect the purchasing decision, such as price, update support, and user experience.
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