
UAE Price
AED 1,050
India Price
₹25,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2023
The Samsung Galaxy A25 128GB is Samsung's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 1280 (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 1,050 in the UAE and ₹25,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A25 128GB excels with its 50MP main camera featuring OIS for stable low-light shots, a 5000mAh battery delivering 10 hours 19 minutes of active use, and 25W wired charging that refills 50% in under 40 minutes. It targets budget-conscious buyers who need all-day endurance and reliable daytime photography without flagship pricing. The Exynos 1280 handles daily tasks smoothly, and 5G support includes key bands like n78 for UAE and India’s sub-6GHz networks. However, the plastic build and lack of high-refresh-rate display (locked at 90Hz) feel dated compared to rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. In UAE at AED 1050, it’s competitive because it’s one of the few sub-1200 AED phones with OIS, 5G, and 4 Android upgrades. In India at ₹25,999, it’s overpriced—same specs cost ₹18,000 elsewhere, and the 90Hz screen undermines its premium positioning.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Market/region dependent |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 3.01 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Fantasy Blue, Optimistic Blue |
| Models | SM-A256E, SM-A256E/DS, SM-A256E/DSN, SM-A256B, SM-A256B/DS, SM-A256B/DSN, SM-A256U, SM-A256U1 |
| SAR EU | 0.46 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 99.99 / £ 132.00 / € 219.99 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 443234 (v9), 480771 (v10) GeekBench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6) 3DMark: 643 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1030 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -26.0 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 10:19h |
| Announced | 2023, December 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, December 16 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A25.
It may still be a budget-friendly option for basic use in 2026, but software updates and performance may lag behind newer models. Consider it only if you need a simple, reliable phone without demanding apps or gaming.
The Samsung Galaxy A25 128GB is priced at AED 1050 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online stores.
The Samsung Galaxy A25 128GB is priced at ₹25999 in India. It is available through official Samsung channels and leading electronics retailers.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy and detail for its class. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it handles typical daily tasks well.
Ready to buy the Galaxy A25?
From AED 1,050 on Amazon UAE and Noon.