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Phone Arena
6 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE battery: All you need to know
Samsung is apparently readying itself to release yet another, final addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup. The Galaxy S25 FE will likely come our way this fall, and judging from the leaked specs and features, it might very well turn out to be the best value among all Galaxies. That will seemingly mirror previous Galaxy FE devices, which were mainly released roughly six months after the main flagship releases but cut some corners and carry a slightly more appealing price tag, making them a good bang for the buck. The same appears to be the case with the Galaxy S25 FE, which will closely follow the Galaxy S25 Plus in terms of design language and overall build. Even the dimensions and weight will reportedly be similar: around 7.4 mm in thickness and roughly 190 gr in weight, which will certainly be an improvement over the Galaxy S24 FE, which was 8 mm thick and heavier at more than 210 gr. Let's walk through all the battery improvements that the Galaxy S25 FE will reportedly carry. Apparently, the Galaxy S25 FE will have a 4,900mAh battery, which will be 200mAh more than the Galaxy S24 FE . That would bring the Galaxy S25 FE pretty much on the same level as the Galaxy S25 Plus and pretty close to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which comes with a 5,000mAh battery. *-rumored capacity So far, so good, but it remains to be seen if the battery life will be better than the rest of the Galaxy S25 series, as the phone will reportedly use the Exynos 2400 chipset, which could either deliver a slightly better or slightly worse battery life. What about the charging situation? Well, it appears that Samsung will be giving yet another cool upgrade to the Galaxy S25 FE, which will introduce 45W wired charging, up from 25W on the Galaxy S24 FE . This will bring the upcoming Galaxy straight into Samsung flagship territory, as both the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Plus both come with 45W wired charging, but the regular Galaxy only supports 25W. This will potentially make the Galaxy S25 FE the best-value upcoming Samsung phone to consider getting instead of the vanilla Galaxy, which sounds like a worse and worse deal with every year that passes. Yes, the Galaxy S25 FE will most certainly have wireless charging, but we don't expect an upgrade over the standard 15W wireless charging. Such a common wireless charging speed has been the recurring theme with most Galaxies in the past few years, and it's quite doubtful that an FE model will introduce a major improvement in this regard. Yes, we expect that the Galaxy S25 FE will also get reverse wireless charging, but like with most Galaxies, it will probably max out at around 5W. That's not very fast, but enough to charge your earbuds or Galaxy Watch in emergencies. Alas, the Galaxy S25 FE will most certainly come without a charger in the box, which has been the standard way of doing things for the past few years (thanks, Apple). There will most certainly be a USB-C cable in the box, though. Thus, to achieve the best compatibility, the Galaxy S25 FE will best pair with Samsung's 45W fast charger, which will definitely deliver the best charging speeds to the phone. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Tom's Guide
7 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE just tipped for a surprising Ultra-level upgrade
A new report has revealed that the next phone in Samsung's affordable FE series, the Galaxy S25 FE, might feature one advantage over the Galaxy S25. With Galaxy Unpacked having come and gone, you might think Samsung's big phone launches are done for the year. However, the Galaxy S25 FE is expected for release later this year, and while the FE series often features slightly worse hardware, a new report has indicated a substantial charging upgrade for the phone. According to a report from SammyGuru, device quality and safety testers TUV Rheinland have published a listing with the model number SM-S731, which is believed to refer to the Galaxy S25 FE. While the listing in question contains few hardware details, there is one thing of note: the apparent confirmation of 45W charging speeds for the phone. This would mean that the cheaper Galaxy S25 FE would match the charging speeds seen on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Plus, and exceed the 25W seen in the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 FE. As we don't know the battery size of the phone, we can't state for certain how speedy a charge you'll get. However, when we tested the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with its 5,000 mAh battery, it managed to reach 71% battery after charging for 30 minutes with a 45W charger. As such, if this news is accurate, we'd imagine the S25 FE to charge impressively quickly too. Aside from the battery, we've heard a few rumors about the rest of the Galaxy S25 FE's hardware. For instance, we've seen reports that the phone will feature the same camera setup as the Galaxy S24 FE, meaning a 50MP main lens, supported by 12MP ultrawide and 8MP telephoto cameras. On the plus side, it appears that Samsung could update the selfie camera to 12MP, compared to the 10MP selfie camera on the current FE. We don't know much about the screen, but we'd expect the phone to at least have the same 6.7-inch display seen on the current S24 FE. There's also a lot of conflicting information when it comes to the chip coming with the phone. We've heard that Samsung could reuse the Exynos 2400e featured on the current phone. However, leaked benchmarks have shown the phone running the Exynos 2400, which would offer a marked performance increase, although it would still lag behind Samsung's other flagship devices and their Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon. Samsung released the Galaxy S24 FE in October last year. While we can't be certain Samsung will stick to the same date, it would seem fair to expect a Fall release date at least. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Tom's Guide
10 hours ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Samsung's 'default' Galaxy AI features will remain free indefinitely — here's what you need to know
Samsung has shut down the lingering rumors that it was going to start charging users for the Galaxy AI features it launched alongside the Galaxy S25 series last year. In a report from Android Police, the site says it has direct confirmation from Samsung that default features will remain free "indefinitely". Earlier in the year there was some heavy speculation Samsung would put Galaxy AI behind a paywall after it stated Galaxy AI would be "provided for free until the end of 2025." Android Police doesn't give any reasoning for the U-turn, but Samsung told the publication it will never charge for the features that "are on your phone by default." This likely covers the following: Samsung users are also able to access Google's Gemini features for free — and anyone upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Z Flip 7 will receive a six month Google AI Pro subscription for free. That gets them access to advanced features like Veo 3 Fast. The fact Samsung is making these features available for free, indefinitely, is obviously good news. But it does leave a lingering question about whether Samsung may develop better, non-default AI features down the road and charge for that. This could be a single paywall or a tiered system similar to what Google does with its Pro and Ultra plans. The pace (and cost) of AI is not going to slow down any time soon and Samsung faces tough competition in the space from Google, Meta and Microsoft. If this does prove to be the case, time will tell whether or not Samsung has the goodwill to upsell users from free features to paid-for alternatives. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Alternatively, this could be the start of something very good for Samsung owners if the company continues to keep handing out its AI developments as freebies. Especially since it just launched a whole set of great new AI features earlier this year alongside the S25. If you're a Samsung owner and new to Galaxy AI, then check out these tips for getting started.
The Independent
12 hours ago
- The Independent
The best Samsung phones in 2025, tried and tested
Finding the best Samsung smartphone for you depends on your budget and your needs. Thankfully, the world's leading Android phone maker gives you more than enough options to choose from, with devices to cater to every kind of user. For most, the Galaxy S25 series is the first port of call. Samsung's class-leading flagships are among the most popular Android phones in the world, cramming in fast processors, plenty of RAM, great cameras and sharp, bright displays. There's also the budget-friendly A-series, which strips away many of the more expensive features of the flagship phones to keep costs down, while retaining Samsung's slick software, top-end security, attractive design and premium build quality. Meanwhile, folding phones offer a change from the usual boring glass slabs. Samsung popularised the folding phone as we know it and, over the past six years, it's gradually refined and improved the design of its Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip phones. No longer a funky novelty, these mobiles are easy to recommend to anyone looking for a versatile phone. However, if you aren't techy, that can be a lot to hold in mind. As a tech expert, I've been covering the best phones for years. If you're in the market for a new Samsung smartphone, keep scrolling for my tried-and-tested reviews of top-rated models. How we tested Our team of IndyBest tech experts have been testing Samsung phones for years. To get a sense of how they perform, I test phones by using them as I would my regular mobile, over a one-month period. I assess what features are useful to the average person and look for any issues or quirks that only crop up outside of a straightforward testing scenario. I examined these phones by several key metrics: Performance: I looked at storage and RAM to see how each phone can cope with heavy-duty processing when watching videos or gaming. I look out for stuttering, buffering, and assess how many photos a phone can hold. Battery life: During the month of testing, I measured battery life across each day. I timed how many hours' use I got from a single charge, and how it varied from light browsing to streaming video on a commute. Camera: Camera testing is done in daylight and nighttime conditions. I took dozens of pictures of pets, landmarks, family and friends to check each image's resolution and clarity. AI: A relatively new criterion, most Samsung phones now come with AI features. I assessed these new features, such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra's new AI-powered editing tools. Portability: I also check how pocketable each phone is, and if it's comfortable to hold as you scroll. Many of Samsung's phones are foldable, so I check to see if this is a genuinely useful feature or a gimmick. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews Steve Hogarty is a tech journalist with more than a decade of experience reporting on and reviewing smartphones. He's tested hundreds of phones for IndyBest, and his reviews consider everything from performance and design to each phone's display, durability, camera quality and value for money, so you can be sure the results of this roundup are honest and unbiased. The best Samsung phones for 2025 are:
GSM Arena
a day ago
- GSM Arena
There won't be a Samsung Galaxy S26+, new report claims
This year Samsung launched the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in January and then the S25 Edge in May. Next year, the family (if we disregard the FE model) will only be made up of three members, according to a new report from Samsung's home of South Korea. So, expect to see the 6.27-inch Galaxy S26, the 6.66-inch Galaxy S26 Edge, and the 6.89-inch Galaxy S26 Ultra. That's right, there won't be a Galaxy S26+, that is, of course, if this report proves to be accurate. We can't say we're very surprised. After all, the Galaxy S25 Edge has the same screen size as the S25+, but it's thinner (with all the compromises arising from that - primarily we're talking one less camera and a far smaller battery). And with Apple long rumored to replace the iPhone 16 Plus with the iPhone 17 Air, Samsung is just following along. We assume that the Plus model of the Galaxy S series has been the lowest-selling one by far (it's the same case for Apple), and so letting it go makes sense, especially as the Edge will actually cater to those who specifically want the in-between screen size. For those who want the biggest screen and the most features, there's always the Ultra, and of course it helps Samsung's bottom line that it's the most expensive of the line - and that the Edge is more expensive than the Plus. Average selling price for the line will definitely go up, even if only by a little. The flip side is that those who really liked what the Plus had to offer and didn't need the extra bells and whistles of the Ultra will now have two flawed options to pick from: the Edge with the same size but slightly more expensive and with a smaller battery and presumably still one less camera, or the Ultra that's much more expensive, and bigger, and heavier. Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25+ Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Source (in Korean)
