Slimmer Design, Reliable Cameras, And AI Smarts

Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy S25 FE joins the brand’s flagship S25 series as a new Fan Edition smartphone. As with other FE devices, Samsung positions the new phone as an affordable alternative to its pricier siblings. The Galaxy S25 FE starts at Rs 59,999 – carrying forward its predecessor’s price tag. Unlike the last generation where the S24, S24+, and S24 FE packed Exynos chipsets, this time only the S25 FE gets the in-house Exynos chip and other S25 series models run on Snapdragon 8 Elite. Though the Fan Edition is rich on Galaxy AI features and hosts a promising camera setup, is it worth buying in 2025 over the rivals OnePlus 13s and Vivo X200 FE? Let’s find out. Also Read: Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025: iPhone 17, Galaxy S24 To Be Delivered In 10 Minutes Via Flipkart Minutes

Before we continue with the review, here are its specifications: Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G First Impressions: A Familiar Budget Phone With A Few Tweaks

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Design

The phone is bigger than the Galaxy S25 and shares the same design as its predecessor Galaxy S24 FE. However, the S25 FE has become lighter and slimmer than the last generation FE. It weighs around 190 grams and measures 7.4mm thick this time around. I have the Navy colourway with me, and I liked the matte haze finish on the back. It feels premium in the hand, and can resist smudges and fingerprint marks to a great extent unlike the glossy finishes. The silver treatment on the frame adds an elegant touch to the whole look and feel of the device. The camera placement is identical to the S24 FE and S25, with a floating camera module yet again.

The Galaxy S25 FE is made with durable Armor Aluminium frame and sports Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection both at the front and back. Not only that, the phone also gets IP68 certification – giving you the confidence that accidental water spills or rain won’t hurt the device. The buttons give a tactile response. The volume rockers and power button sit on the right side, while the left is clean and empty. The bottom houses the SIM tray, microphone, USB Type-C port, and a speaker – all neatly placed. The top edge features the secondary microphones for noise cancellation. The S25 FE supports stereo audio output using the earpiece as the secondary speaker.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Display

The front of the Galaxy S25 FE features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with slimmer bezels than the S24 FE. It makes more room for viewing content, giving the users an immersive experience. The display is richer, brighter, and sharper – something that Samsung has mastered over its rivals. The colour accuracy is on point with deeper blacks – watching videos or playing games feel great on this screen.

The chin bezels, though, are slightly thicker than the rest of the edges – nothing that would bother you while enjoying your favourite content. The display offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, making scrolling and animations fluid. The outdoor visibility on the display has also been improved from the Galaxy S24 FE – thanks to Vision Booster. I could read text and emails easily even under harsh sunlight.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Software and AI

The Galaxy S25 FE runs Android 16-based Samsung One UI 8 out of the box. The software is refined and integrates AI heavily. The Galaxy AI suite, coupled with Google’s Gemini, gives you much to explore. You get some great features like Live Translation and Transcription, Circle to Search. There’s the Photo Assist that you would be using more than you may think – you can erase unwanted objects from images in a few seconds. Even the Drawing Assist is fun feature to turn your sketches into art or create images from text descriptions. That said, you won’t feel the AI additions are gimmicky – they are practical and may come in handy for most cases.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Performance

The Galaxy S25 FE draws power from Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2400, a deca-core chipset built on a 4nm process offering peak clock speeds of 3.2GHz. This is the same processor that powered the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ in some regions, including India. The S25 FE offers a slight performance bump as compared to the last generation FE model, which packed the 3.1GHz Exynos 2400e.

Paired with 8GB of RAM, the S25 FE works around with any tasks you throw at it. The device doesn’t stutter or struggle in daily use – whether you switch through social media apps, stream 4K videos, or edit photos.

Gaming on the device also feels graphically pleasing. In my testing, I didn’t notice any lags, frame drops, or overheating while gaming – thanks to the large vapour chamber cooling system. The device does get a little warm during long sessions, but nothing that would make it uncomfortable to hold. I tried the classics – BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Asphalt Legends – at the highest possible settings, and all ran smoothly without any dips in frames.

Talking about benchmarks, the S25 FE achieved 2,056,828 points on AnTuTu. The Geekbench test resulted in 2069 single-core and 6830 multi-core scores. The GPU OpenCL score of 13461 also suggests a strong architecture of the chipset. I also tested the S25 FE on AITuTu benchmark and it yielded a score of 43169. While these numbers can go up or down depending on the testing conditions, the phone doesn’t feel underpowered – and the performance should suffice most power users.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Cameras

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy S25 FE with the best camera system ever on a Fan Edition. It gets a triple rear camera setup – including a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto sensor. On paper, the camera setup is identical to the S24 FE but post-processing has been improved on the S25 FE. The phone manages to click sharp pictures in daylight. Yes, the device uses AI in post-processing but only to fine-tune colours and sharpness – nothing that would make you say “That’s not real.” The colours and details look natural as you would see in reality.

Night shots are impressive, too. They come out bright and detailed with no excessive noise or grain you’d expect. The S25 FE manages the exposure and shadows accurately using AI processing, and the final results are great – without any light flare, whatsoever.

The portrait mode does the job pretty well. The camera detects edges precisely and background bokeh doesn’t look artificial or forced. It perfectly manages the depth between the subject and the background, in well-lit environments.

The 12MP selfie camera delivers crisp shots, both in indoor and outdoor lighting conditions. The skin tones feel natural and the camera manages to map the textures accurately, making the images look authentic.

The rear cameras can record videos in up to 8K resolution at 30fps. The cameras do support optical image stabilisation, but I found 4K 60fps to be the best setting for smooth, stable, and quality outputs. The front camera support up to 4K videos at 60fps, which is a welcoming addition.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Battery

The Galaxy S25 FE is backed by a 4,900mAh battery, which is at par with the Galaxy S25+ and slightly larger than S24 FE’s 4,700mAh unit and S25’s 4,000mAh cell. During my testing, the battery lasted full day and a half on moderate use. Even on heavy use with extensive gaming and camera use, the phone lasted through a day.

The device supports 45W wired charging, which may feel a little outdated on Android phones, but it does the job. The S25 FE also gets 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging support, making it more of a versatile package.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Review: Verdict

The Galaxy S25 FE carries forward the Fan Edition legacy with a mix of premium design, reliable performance, and a camera system that doesn’t disappoint. Samsung has done well to make the phone slimmer, lighter, and still durable, while the display continues to set a high bar in its class. The Exynos 2400 may not match the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip on paper, but in real-world use, it handles everything from multitasking to heavy gaming without breaking a sweat.

What makes the S25 FE click is the balance – it packs Galaxy AI features, strong cameras, and a dependable battery into a package that feels flagship-like without the premium price tag. That said, faster charging and a Snapdragon variant would’ve made it a tougher rival to the OnePlus 13s and Vivo X200 FE.

If you’re looking for a phone under Rs 60,000 that blends Samsung’s signature design, camera quality, and practical AI features, the Galaxy S25 FE is definitely worth considering in 2025.