Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Samsung Galaxy S25

The Galaxy S25 retains the same flat-edge design language as its predecessor with minimal visual changes. It's slightly lighter and thinner, but you'd be hard-pressed to tell them apart.

• I swear these are the new phones, even though they look exactly like last year
• Compact form factor remains a rarity in the Android flagship space — fills an important niche
• One of the laziest and most uninteresting flagship families Samsung has ever released from a design perspective

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

The S25 FE adopts the flat-edge design language of the S25 series, giving it a modern, premium look. However, build quality concerns have emerged, with the polycarbonate back and Gorilla Glass Victus scratching more easily than expected.

• Flat-edge design mirrors the mainline S25 series — it looks like a flagship from the outside
• IP68 water and dust resistance is a welcome inclusion at this price tier