
UAE Price
AED 3,499
India Price
₹89,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2025
The Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB is Samsung's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.2 inches, 94.4 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4000 mAh battery. At AED 3,499 in the UAE and ₹89,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB excels with its 2600-nit peak brightness display, ensuring visibility under UAE’s desert sun and India’s midday glare, and its 120Hz Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X screen delivers buttery scrolling with adaptive power efficiency. The Snapdragon 8 Elite’s 3nm chip sustains heavy multitasking without throttling, while the 13:09h active use score outperforms most flagships. Ideal for professionals who need reliable 5G across 17 bands—including SA/NSA/Sub6—for seamless connectivity across Dubai’s dense urban zones and India’s varied telecom networks. Its 25W wired charging hits 50% in 30 minutes, but the 15W wireless and lack of 45W+ fast charging feel outdated versus rivals. At AED 3499 in UAE, it’s competitive because it’s the only compact flagship with 7 Android upgrades and top-tier display tech. In India at ₹89999, it’s overpriced—competing with 50W charging, 50MP+ cameras, and larger batteries from Xiaomi and OnePlus at lower cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Features | Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 94.4 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black |
| Models | SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931U, SM-S931U1, SM-S931W, SM-S931N, SM-S9310, SM-S931E, SM-S931E/DS |
| SAR | 1.13 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.29 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 74,999 / $ 429.99 / £ 444.95 / € 589.97 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2193701 (v10) GeekBench: 10050 (v6) 3DMark: 6755 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1395 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.1 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:09h |
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 37:16h endurance, 2000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, January 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 03 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the Galaxy S25.
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to its reliable performance, ongoing software support, and premium build quality at a reduced price point compared to newer models. It’s ideal for users seeking a high-quality smartphone without paying flagship premiums.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB is priced at AED 3499 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB is priced at ₹89999 in India. It is available through official Samsung stores and authorized e-commerce partners nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, vibrant photos with excellent dynamic range and fast autofocus in both daylight and low-light conditions. It consistently captures detailed 4K video at 60fps with stable stabilization.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, browsing, and camera use. It supports fast charging to replenish power quickly when needed.
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