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Scotsman
2 days ago
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Samsung A9+, Redmi Pad 2 and Fire Max 11 compared: best budget tablet 2025
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. We put the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, Redmi Pad 2 and Amazon Fire Max 11 head-to-head to find the best budget tablet for your money in 2025. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Last month, Samsung were literally giving away their latest budget tablet, as well as a host of other goodies, to anyone purchasing an S25 phone. My wife received a Tab A9+, a Samsung Watch 7 and Samsung Buds Pro with her new S25 contract. It's proved to be a decent tablet, considering it was free. But if I had to pay for one, would it be the best value on the market? Here's my rundown on how it compares to the other budget tablets in our house, the Redmi Pad 2 and Amazon Fire Max 11. Design and build quality The Fire Max 11 breaks away from the plastic past of budget Amazon tablets and replaces it with a more refined aluminium unibody. Measuring 259.1 x 163.7 x 7.5 mm and weighing ~490 g, it feels solid and refined. A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button, pogo pins to connect a keyboard without the need for Bluetooth and USI 2.0 stylus support. You'll only find the Fire Max 11 in one colour, so if you're not a fan of grey, you'll need to look elsewhere. The Galaxy Tab A9+ has a sleek metal-backed design with gently curved edges and plastic accents around the camera and SIM tray, offering a solid feel without the premium flair of Samsung's more expensive tablets. At 257 × 169 × 6.9 mm, it's smaller and thinner than the Fire Max 11 but weighs the same. There's no fingerprint reader or S Pen compatibility, but there are pogo pins to attach to Samsung keyboards, and three colours to choose between. Samsung Tab A9+: Best processor and good value for money The Redmi Pad 2's aluminium body is a few grams heavier than the other two, but slightly smaller, measuring 254.6 x 166mm. Colour options include Graphite Gray, Mint Green, and Lavender Purple, and the rear camera module sits in a pleasing pill-shaped bump. There is smart pen compatibility, but no pogo pins, so the Redmi keyboard must be connected via Bluetooth. All three devices have slots for expandable storage and 3mm headphone jacks. Display and sound While all three tablets have generous 11-inch screens, only the Tab A9+ and Redmi Pad 2 have a 90Hz refresh rate. It's disappointing that the Fire Max 11 is capped at 60Hz and feels rather old-fashioned if you've gotten used to a high refresh rate. The resolution on the Redmi Pad 2 is significantly higher than the A9+ or the Fire Max 11, with a 2.5K display and ~274 ppi density, which is well over the Samsung's 1200 x 1920 pixels ~206 ppi density and the Fire Max 11's 2000 x 1200 ~212 ppi. Redmi Pad 2: Best screen, sound and specification for the price tag The Redmi Pad 2 and the Fire Max 11 both use an IPS screen, which is technically superior and better at rendering colours than TFT screens used in the Samsung A9+. This is noticeably better in the Redmi, but the Fire Max 11's low refresh rate negates this positive. All three are fine for watching videos and playing undemanding games on however, since it's common to lower the refresh rate on budget tablets to improve gaming performance. Sound-wise, all three have impressive sound quality and volume, but the Redmi Pad 2 boasts a quad stereo speaker system with integrated Dolby Atmos, while the other two rely on just the two speakers, with Dolby Atmos. Battery life The battery on the Redmi Pad 2 is larger than the Samsung A9+, with a capacity of 9000mAh and 7400mAh, respectively. In real-world terms, this should allow around 17 hours of continuous video streaming for the Redmi and 14 hours on the Samsung. Amazon haven't made the size of their battery available, but claims it can stream for 14 hours. The fast charging is slightly better in the Redmi, charging at 18W, opposed to the Fire Max 11 and Samsung's 15W. Amazon Fire Max 11: Best for Amazon addicts, but can be pricey Performance While the processors in all these devices are designed for gaming, these are all entry-level devices, and settings on some games will need to be lowered to run smoothly. The Samsung A9+'s Snapdragon 695 5G processor is the better processor of the three, closely followed by the MediaTek G100 used in the Redmi Pad 2. The Fire Max 11's processor is some way behind and bench tests on all the main tech websites rank it as the worst processor. The RAM in the Fire Max 11 could hold back its performance, as there is no 8GB option, and the 4GB can cause issues on more demanding games. But for normal day-to-day usage and less demanding games, all these devices are more than capable of running several apps at once without any real issues. Software experience Left to right: Redmi Pad 2, Fire Max 11, Samsung A9+ The Galaxy Tab A9+ operates on Android 13 with Samsung's One UI, offering a polished, versatile and familiar experience. It feels easy to use, especially if you've been using Samsung devices for years, as we have. There are some great productivity features, like DeX mode, which provides a desktop-like interface for multitasking and productivity. Samsung guarantees two operating system updates and four years of security patches, ensuring longevity. The Redmi Pad 2 runs HyperOS, which is based on Android and feels almost as familiar as Samsung's One UI, but not quite. It still provides a smooth, customisable interface with robust app compatibility via the Google Play Store, but there are one or two differences that take a while to get used to. The Amazon Fire Max 11 uses Fire OS 8, which is a heavily modified Android fork. It replaces Google services with Amazon's ecosystem and ditches the Play Store in favour of its own Amazon Appstore, which has limited app availability and can restrict the device. Where this does have some advantages is for anyone that uses lots of Amazon services, particularly eBooks, audiobooks and Prime Video. It also helps filter out more malicious apps, so could be better for children. Pricing and value for money While we were lucky enough to get our Samsung A9+ free with my wife's phone contract, anyone wanting to purchase one is going to have to pay £164 for the 128GB, 8GB version of the device, and I'd say that's great value for a device that can do quite a lot. The 256GB version, however, is almost £100 more at £257, which feels like a lot of money to pay for the extra storage. There are also various lower spec versions of the A9+, but be wary of what you'll be sacrificing to save a few pounds. The Redmi Pad 2 doesn't have an equivalent to the 128GB, 8GB Samsung and has released a 256GB, 8GB model and a 128GB, 4GB model, which cost £199 and £129 respectively. So, in the most direct comparison, the Redmi Pad 2 is almost £60 cheaper than the Samsung A9+, and only £30 more expensive than the 128 GB version of the Samsung. At £249.99 for their 64 GB, 4 GB model, Amazon are asking a lot more money for a lower specification, especially considering that it's limited to the Amazon ecosystem. That said, there are often massively discounted deals on Amazon products around Prime Day and Black Friday, so consider waiting if you're desperate for a Fire tablet. 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Scotsman
2 days ago
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Samsung A9+, Redmi Pad 2 and Fire Max 11 compared: best budget tablet 2025
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. We put the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, Redmi Pad 2 and Amazon Fire Max 11 head-to-head to find the best budget tablet for your money in 2025. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Last month, Samsung were literally giving away their latest budget tablet, as well as a host of other goodies, to anyone purchasing an S25 phone. My wife received a Tab A9+, a Samsung Watch 7 and Samsung Buds Pro with her new S25 contract. It's proved to be a decent tablet, considering it was free. But if I had to pay for one, would it be the best value on the market? Here's my rundown on how it compares to the other budget tablets in our house, the Redmi Pad 2 and Amazon Fire Max 11. Design and build quality The Fire Max 11 breaks away from the plastic past of budget Amazon tablets and replaces it with a more refined aluminium unibody. Measuring 259.1 x 163.7 x 7.5 mm and weighing ~490 g, it feels solid and refined. A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button, pogo pins to connect a keyboard without the need for Bluetooth and USI 2.0 stylus support. You'll only find the Fire Max 11 in one colour, so if you're not a fan of grey, you'll need to look elsewhere. The Galaxy Tab A9+ has a sleek metal-backed design with gently curved edges and plastic accents around the camera and SIM tray, offering a solid feel without the premium flair of Samsung's more expensive tablets. At 257 × 169 × 6.9 mm, it's smaller and thinner than the Fire Max 11 but weighs the same. There's no fingerprint reader or S Pen compatibility, but there are pogo pins to attach to Samsung keyboards, and three colours to choose between. Samsung Tab A9+: Best processor and good value for money The Redmi Pad 2's aluminium body is a few grams heavier than the other two, but slightly smaller, measuring 254.6 x 166mm. Colour options include Graphite Gray, Mint Green, and Lavender Purple, and the rear camera module sits in a pleasing pill-shaped bump. There is smart pen compatibility, but no pogo pins, so the Redmi keyboard must be connected via Bluetooth. All three devices have slots for expandable storage and 3mm headphone jacks. Display and sound While all three tablets have generous 11-inch screens, only the Tab A9+ and Redmi Pad 2 have a 90Hz refresh rate. It's disappointing that the Fire Max 11 is capped at 60Hz and feels rather old-fashioned if you've gotten used to a high refresh rate. The resolution on the Redmi Pad 2 is significantly higher than the A9+ or the Fire Max 11, with a 2.5K display and ~274 ppi density, which is well over the Samsung's 1200 x 1920 pixels ~206 ppi density and the Fire Max 11's 2000 x 1200 ~212 ppi. Redmi Pad 2: Best screen, sound and specification for the price tag The Redmi Pad 2 and the Fire Max 11 both use an IPS screen, which is technically superior and better at rendering colours than TFT screens used in the Samsung A9+. This is noticeably better in the Redmi, but the Fire Max 11's low refresh rate negates this positive. All three are fine for watching videos and playing undemanding games on however, since it's common to lower the refresh rate on budget tablets to improve gaming performance. Sound-wise, all three have impressive sound quality and volume, but the Redmi Pad 2 boasts a quad stereo speaker system with integrated Dolby Atmos, while the other two rely on just the two speakers, with Dolby Atmos. Battery life The battery on the Redmi Pad 2 is larger than the Samsung A9+, with a capacity of 9000mAh and 7400mAh, respectively. In real-world terms, this should allow around 17 hours of continuous video streaming for the Redmi and 14 hours on the Samsung. Amazon haven't made the size of their battery available, but claims it can stream for 14 hours. The fast charging is slightly better in the Redmi, charging at 18W, opposed to the Fire Max 11 and Samsung's 15W. Amazon Fire Max 11: Best for Amazon addicts, but can be pricey Performance While the processors in all these devices are designed for gaming, these are all entry-level devices, and settings on some games will need to be lowered to run smoothly. The Samsung A9+'s Snapdragon 695 5G processor is the better processor of the three, closely followed by the MediaTek G100 used in the Redmi Pad 2. The Fire Max 11's processor is some way behind and bench tests on all the main tech websites rank it as the worst processor. The RAM in the Fire Max 11 could hold back its performance, as there is no 8GB option, and the 4GB can cause issues on more demanding games. But for normal day-to-day usage and less demanding games, all these devices are more than capable of running several apps at once without any real issues. Software experience Left to right: Redmi Pad 2, Fire Max 11, Samsung A9+ The Galaxy Tab A9+ operates on Android 13 with Samsung's One UI, offering a polished, versatile and familiar experience. It feels easy to use, especially if you've been using Samsung devices for years, as we have. There are some great productivity features, like DeX mode, which provides a desktop-like interface for multitasking and productivity. Samsung guarantees two operating system updates and four years of security patches, ensuring longevity. The Redmi Pad 2 runs HyperOS, which is based on Android and feels almost as familiar as Samsung's One UI, but not quite. It still provides a smooth, customisable interface with robust app compatibility via the Google Play Store, but there are one or two differences that take a while to get used to. The Amazon Fire Max 11 uses Fire OS 8, which is a heavily modified Android fork. It replaces Google services with Amazon's ecosystem and ditches the Play Store in favour of its own Amazon Appstore, which has limited app availability and can restrict the device. Where this does have some advantages is for anyone that uses lots of Amazon services, particularly eBooks, audiobooks and Prime Video. It also helps filter out more malicious apps, so could be better for children. Pricing and value for money While we were lucky enough to get our Samsung A9+ free with my wife's phone contract, anyone wanting to purchase one is going to have to pay £164 for the 128GB, 8GB version of the device, and I'd say that's great value for a device that can do quite a lot. The 256GB version, however, is almost £100 more at £257, which feels like a lot of money to pay for the extra storage. There are also various lower spec versions of the A9+, but be wary of what you'll be sacrificing to save a few pounds. The Redmi Pad 2 doesn't have an equivalent to the 128GB, 8GB Samsung and has released a 256GB, 8GB model and a 128GB, 4GB model, which cost £199 and £129 respectively. So, in the most direct comparison, the Redmi Pad 2 is almost £60 cheaper than the Samsung A9+, and only £30 more expensive than the 128 GB version of the Samsung. At £249.99 for their 64 GB, 4 GB model, Amazon are asking a lot more money for a lower specification, especially considering that it's limited to the Amazon ecosystem. That said, there are often massively discounted deals on Amazon products around Prime Day and Black Friday, so consider waiting if you're desperate for a Fire tablet.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Google Pixel 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25: Battle of the Android phones takes shape
For much of the year, Samsung has set the tone for the best Android phones with its Galaxy S25 release from earlier in the year. But with a Google launch event looming, we're likely to get a look at the Pixel 10 very soon, setting the stage for a Google Pixel 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 showdown. The Galaxy S25 would be a tough enough phone to beat on its on, given the high-end Snapdragon chipset, excellent camera setup and long-lasting battery you'd expect from one of the best Samsung phones. But then Samsung went and added more Galaxy AI features to the S25, making this phone even more appealing to those who value devices with built-in smarts. But Google is no slouch when it comes to AI features of its own. The company's handsets just won our AI phone face-off against Samsung and Apple devices, and that's before the Pixel 10 ushers in new AI features powered by its updated system-on-chip. And some other hardware improvements are rumored for the Pixel 10 as well. We're not going to see a true winner emerge from a Google Pixel 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 face-off until after Google announces its next flagship. But here's how that match-up is shaping up based on Pixel 10 rumors and what we've seen in our Galaxy S25 testing. Google Pixel 10 (Rumored) Samsung Galaxy S25 Screen size 6.3 inches 6.2 inches Chipset Tensor G5 Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy RAM 12GB 12GB Storage 128GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB Rear cameras 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10.8MP 5x telephoto 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto Front camera 10.5MP 12MP Battery size 4,970 mAh 4,000 mAh Size 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2mm Weight 204 grams 162 grams Colors Obsidian, Indigo, Frost, Limoncello Navy, Icyblue, Mint, Silver Shadow Google has set an August 20 date for its Made by Google hardware event, and while we don't know for certain what's on the agenda, new Pixel phones almost certainly figure to be the headliners. After all, it was last August that Google released its Pixel 9 phones. If you remember, the Pixel 9 saw a price hike to $799, which matches the cost of the Galaxy S25 that Samsung revealed in January 2025. The base model S25 features 128GB of storage, and since the phone has been out for more than half the year at this point, you can probably find discounts amont the best phone deals. Recent reports suggest that the Pixel 10 won't feature any changes from its predecessor's price, meaning a Pixel 10 vs. Galaxy S25 face-off will be a battle of $799 phones. Like the S25, we're looking for the Pixel 10 to come with 128GB of storage. The Galaxy S25 didn't introduce many design changes to Samsung's flagship lineup, and the Pixel 10 doesn't figure to be a radical departure from the Pixel 9 either. That's a bit of a surprise since the Pixel 9a released this spring did away with Google's distinctive horizontal camera bar. Yet, every Pixel 10 render we've seen — including one posted by Google — shows the same old camera bar as before stretching across the back of the phone. The Galaxy S25 did shed some weight, while switching to enhanced Aluminum Armor 2 for its sides. Samsung's phone weighs 5.71 ounces, and unless Google drops some mass from the nearly 7-ounce Pixel 9, you figure the Pixel 10 will weigh more. In fact, some rumors claim the Pixel 10 will be slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor to accommodate a larger battery. (More on that in the battery section.) The Pixel 10's screen size is certainly expected to remain unchanged from the 6.3-inch panel on the Pixel 9. That means a little extra screen real estate compared to the 6.2-inch Galaxy S25. Samsung's display is a bright one, with a peak brightness of 1,789 its on our light meter, but the Pixel 9 wasn't that far off at 1,769 nits. We'll see if the Pixel 10 can outshine the competition. There is a rumor that Google is turning to displays with improved dimming rates to help combat eye strain, but that appears to be a feature limited to the Pixel 10 Pro models. Nevertheless, if it does find its way on to the Pixel 10, Google's entry-level flagship might enjoy an edge over the Galaxy S25. The Galaxy S25 comes in four standard colors — Navy, Icyblue, Mint and Silver Shadow — with three other colors exclusive to Samsung's store. Pixel 10 color rumors list Obsidian, Indigo, Frost, and Limoncello as the likely options. Galaxy S phones have enjoyed an edge over rival flagships when it comes to camera setups, as even the entry-level model offers a telephoto lens. But it sounds like Google may be answering that with the Pixel 10. Rumors about the upcoming Pixel suggest the standard model will join the Pixel 10 Pro in offering a zoom lens. The telephoto camera on the Pixel 10 isn't likely to be as powerful as what's on its Pro counterpart — rumors suggest a 10MP sensor — but it would allow the Pixel 10 to match the Galaxy S25's camera offering. To make things even more interesting, the Pixel 10 is rumored to support a 5x zoom, which would top the 3x zoom offered by the Galaxy S25's 10MP telephoto camera. To go with that new telephoto lens, the Pixel 10 would reportedly feature a 48MP main camera and an ultrawide shooter with either a 12MP or 13MP sensor depending on who's doing the leaking. (Those specs would be a downgrade from the Pixel 9's 50MP main and 48MP ultrawide cameras in terms of resolution.) The Galaxy S25 offers a 50MP main camera and 12MP ultrawide camera to go with its telephoto lens. Samsung phones typically outpace Google's flagship device in CPU and GPU testing, and that doesn't figure to change with a Pixel 10 vs. Galaxy S25 match-up. For starters, the Galaxy S25 uses an optimized Snapdragon 8 Elite system-on-chip, which produces some of the best benchmarks we've seen on an Android phone. Google uses its own Tensor chips, and while they perform well enough for most tasks, they're simply not as fast as the best Snapdragon silicon. That said, there is one rumor that suggests the Tensor G5 could be built on a 3nm process, which would lead to bigger-than-normal performance gains. Still, most people expect the Tensor G5 to be a 4nm chip. Even so, the story behind Tensor usually revolves around the AI features it enables, with updated silicon powering more advanced capabilities. We haven't heard many rumors about the AI improvements in the works for this year's Pixel, but you figure that Google will be looking to match the cross-app actions that the latest version of Galaxy AI supports on the the S25 series. Now that Android 16 is out, you'd imagine the software will come preinstalled on the Pixel 10 when it arrives. Samsung's new foldable phones debuted with that software, and the company is in the process of rolling it out to already available models like the S25. Both Google and Samsung offer seven years of support for their flagship phones — something we don't anticipate changing once the Pixel 10 arrives on the scene. Google's Pixel phones have struggled to keep pace with devices offering the best phone battery life, with the Pixel 9 lasting 12.5 hours on our battery test — a better-than-average result, but hardly world-beating in light of the Galaxy S25's 15 hour, 43 minute time on that same test. One of the ways Google could combat that is with a bigger battery. Reports claim the Pixel 10 will turn to a 4,970 mAh cell, up from 4,700 mAh on the Pixel 9, and well ahead of the S25's 4,000 mAh power pack. The Pixel 10 is also said to be including Qi2 wireless charging magnets to its panel for more secure connections with charging pads. The Galaxy S25 supports Qi2 speeds, but it lacks the magnets. The Galaxy S25 took a big leap ahead this year with its Galaxy AI features, particularly the ability to have the assistant perform tasks across multiple apps with one command. As impressive as that is, AI is Google's bread-and-butter, so we're very interested to see if the Pixel 10 can up the stakes on AI capabilities. Certainly, other Pixel 10 rumors suggest the Galaxy S25 will have a fight on its hands — especially if that rumored telephoto lens does show up on Google's least expensive flagship. In other words, the stage is set for a pretty compelling clash of Android phones, and we won't have to wait long to see how it plays out.
Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Tom's Guide
How Samsung Galaxy AI makes the S25 the ideal travel companion
If you're anything like us, the thought of traveling can create feelings of unease. A supposedly relaxing time away can throw up all sorts of challenges and stress due to unfamiliar environments, a language you don't speak a word of, and the fear of missing your plane. Thankfully, enhanced AI underpins the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, meaning these cutting-edge phones have your back. They also feature outstanding battery life and lightning-fast charging, so you won't miss a thing. We've compiled this how-to guide to make Galaxy AI1 your best friend in your pocket when you're out and about traveling. Simply enable Galaxy AI Live Translate2, set the language you want, and you can automatically translate phone calls to hotels and information desks in your destination country. You can also hold face-to-face conversations without awkwardly fumbling through a guidebook with Galaxy AI Interpreter3. This real-time, in-person voice translation capability makes the Galaxy S25 one of the best phones for communicating internationally. Activate your camera, long-press the Home button, hit the Translate function, and point the camera lens at whatever you want to translate. Galaxy AI will automatically detect the language and convert it for you. If you need to decipher a street sign or want to verify what a menu item is before you take the plunge, text translation in camera mode takes the uncertainty and stress out of traveling. Enable Galaxy AI Photo Assist4, which offers real-time suggestions to perfect your snaps by adjusting your composition, optimizing lighting, recommending the best filters, and automatically reducing picture noise and enhancing clarity. Got random photobombers spoiling your shot? Remove them with Object Eraser, a handy feature of Galaxy AI Generative Edit5. And when you're sitting high up in the rafters, the AI-enhanced high resolution zoom capability massively improves videos filmed at concerts and events, so you can capture the action as if you're right next to it. Night Mode on your S25's camera can help you say goodbye to blurry night photos when you're on holiday. This feature utilizes AI to blend up to 30 images into one amazing shot, boosting color and detail and giving you incredible after-dusk photos. Galaxy AI Nightography6 means your pictures and videos will finally look good in low light, solving a long-standing pet peeve of camera phone users. Need to message someone in another language on your travels? Well, you can avoid any unfortunate miscommunications with Writing Assist7. The S25's AI keyboard helps you tailor your messages to whomever you're speaking with. Once you've typed your message in your language of choice and used Writing Assist to help it sound more professional or relaxed — and eliminate pesky typos — simply tap the Chat Translation button to adapt it to whatever language your recipient speaks. By enabling Galaxy AI Note Assist8 on the Samsung Notes app, organising your travel itinerary is a breeze. You can auto-format, summarize, spell check, and translate any notes you take on places to visit, flight times and more. You can even create generative covers to help organize notes with eye-catching thumbnails. Note Assist is known as one of the best ways to help you stay organized for work and day-to-day life — but it really comes into its own when you're travelling. One last thing. If you have somehow missed the buzz throughout the internet tech sphere, Samsung has recently launched their latest foldable wonder — the Galaxy Z Fold7. With major hardware upgrades, such as a 200MP camera sensor, an impossibly svelte 4.2mm thin unfolded chassis, and stunning (2184 x 1968) 8' main display, there's a lot to get excited about. Visit the Samsung website to find out more specs and pre-order details. 1. Samsung account login is required for certain AI features.2. Samsung account login is required. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Available in 20 languages from launch.3. Samsung account login is required. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Available in 20 languages from launch.4. Requires network connection and Samsung account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the saved image to indicate it was generated by Galaxy AI. Accuracy of output not guaranteed. 5. Samsung account login is required. Requires network connection.6. Video Results may vary depending on light condition, subject and/or shooting conditions.7. Samsung account login is required. Requires a network connection. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.8. Samsung account login is required. Requires network connection.
Tom's Guide
17-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
Inside the Samsung Galaxy S25: How advanced AI powers everyday convenience
AI — it's on everyone's lips. While it's disrupting almost every industry you can think of, smartphone manufacturers are falling over themselves to place the power of these deep learning networks in your hands. Take the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, for example, which delivers a premium Android experience with its versatile storage, enhanced battery life and lightning-fast charging, and an unmatched audio experience. The S25 smartphone range offers Galaxy AI1 tools designed to help you handle the challenges of a busy lifestyle. Moreover, these AI features are seamlessly integrated, so taking advantage of them is an absolute doddle. With that in mind, we've compiled this handy how-to guide to help you get the most out of your Galaxy AI-enhanced Samsung smartphone. Galaxy AI Generative Edit2 can help you eliminate the stress of taking the perfect photo in the moment. Reimagine photos by moving elements around, taking out photobombers (like your ex), and drawing in something completely new using this generative AI feature. You can also transform photos into striking cartoons and paintings and apply more fun effects with Galaxy AI Portrait Studio3. Battery and performance optimization help your device keep going when it matters most. A day's worth of video meetings, music during commuting, web browsing, social media, and gaming can quickly drain a phone's battery. Thankfully, the Galaxy S25 Ultra utilizes adaptive AI to optimize your battery life based on your usage patterns, meaning you can keep streaming YouTube whenever a replacement shuttle bus threatens to add hours to your commute. The handy Galaxy AI Writing Assist4 feature helps you communicate best with whoever you're speaking to. Want to sound more professional or relaxed? Want to weed out those typos? Writing Assist helps you compose, improve, and personalize messages, whether for a boss, friend, or social media. It also suggests context-sensitive replies, letting you get back to the action ASAP. Note Assist5 can enhance and simplify your notetaking, ensuring you don't miss out on the important stuff. It can make lists easier to read, translate notes, and summarize wordy sections. It can even clean up your scruffy handwriting. Notes Assist is one of the best ways to help you stay organized — for work and general life. Want the tl;dr in a flash? Browsing Assist6 can translate and summarize web content for you if you need to brush up on something quickly. It can save you time when catching up on the things that matter most, like news. With AI here to stay, look out for Samsung's upcoming foldable devices powered by Galaxy AI, which will empower you to stay on top of your everyday tasks. One last thing. If you have somehow missed the buzz throughout the internet tech sphere, Samsung has recently launched their latest foldable wonder – the Galaxy Z Fold7. With major hardware upgrades, such as a 200MP camera sensor, an impossibly svelte 4.2mm thin unfolded chassis, and stunning (2184 x 1968) 8' main display, there's a lot to get excited about. Visit the Samsung website to find out more specs and pre-order details. 1. Samsung account login is required for certain AI features.2. Samsung account login is required. Requires network connection.3. Results may vary depending on light condition, subject and/or shooting conditions.4. Samsung account login is required. Requires a network connection. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.5. Samsung account login is required. Requires network connection. 6. Available to use on Samsung Internet. Requires network connection and Samsung account feature may be limited or unavailable on certain paid websites. Character limit applies. Language pack download may be required. Accuracy of results not guaranteed.
