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Our takeEditorialThe Fan Edition delivers a bigger battery and a telephoto at a price that makes the flagship S25 look overpriced.
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
8.0/10 UpPhone score
A big screen and a big battery at a mid-range price, with the bonus of a dedicated 3x telephoto.
Screen
6.7"
Chip
Exynos 2400 S5E9945 (4 nm)
Camera
50 MP
Battery
6h 59min
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“More battery, faster charging, and a telephoto the base S25 skips - for $200 less.”
“Exynos inside means Samsung quietly used the slower chip so the 'flagship-inspired' marketing wouldn't hurt actual flagship sales.”
Our take
A big screen and a big battery at a mid-range price, with the bonus of a dedicated 3x telephoto.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the Fan Edition entry in Samsung's 2025 flagship lineup - a phone designed to deliver recognizable Galaxy hardware at a price that sits below the core S25 series. It pairs a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 4900 mAh battery and 45W wired charging, a combination that addresses two of the most common frustrations with the standard S25. The Exynos 2400 processor is capable without reaching the Snapdragon 8 Elite's ceiling, and the triple-camera system adds a 3x optical telephoto that the base S25 omits.
The S25 FE ships with Android 16 and carries Samsung's seven-year update commitment. At roughly $584 from Consumer Cellular, it undercuts the S25 by a meaningful margin while delivering a larger display and longer battery life. The compromises show up in the camera system - the 50 MP main sensor lacks the resolution of the S25's 50 MP but benefits from Samsung's image processing pipeline - and in peak brightness, which sits at 1900 nits versus 2600 nits on the flagship. Sub6 5G is present; mmWave is not. For the right buyer, those tradeoffs are invisible. For someone comparing against the S25 directly, they warrant attention.
What we love
- 4900 mAh battery is larger than any base-model S25 variant
- 45W wired charging refills quickly for a phone at this price
- 3x optical telephoto adds versatility the base S25 lacks
- Seven-year update commitment at a sub-$600 entry price
- Dynamic AMOLED at 120 Hz delivers smooth, punchy visuals
- IP68 water resistance
- Wide carrier availability across nine networks
What we don't
- Exynos 2400 trails the Snapdragon 8 Elite in sustained performance benchmarks
- 1900 nit peak brightness is noticeably dimmer than S25 flagship panels
- No mmWave 5G support
- 190g feels heavier than the display size suggests
- 128 GB base storage may fill quickly without cloud backup habits
Full specifications
Display
Size6.7"
TypeDynamic AMOLED
Resolution2340 x 1080 px
PPI385
Performance
ChipExynos 2400 S5E9945 (4 nm)
RAM8 GB
Storage128 GB
OSAndroid (16)
Camera
Rear camera50 MP
Rear camera 28 MP
Front camera12 MP
VideoYes
Battery
Video playback6h 59min
Wireless charging15 W wireless
Design
Dimensions161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight190
ColorsNavy, Jetblack, White, Icyblue
Form factorSlate
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
NFCYes
USBType-C
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
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Frequently asked questions about the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What kind of display does the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE have?
The S25 FE uses a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel at 2340 x 1080 px, running a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. The lower resolution compared to S25 Ultra or S25 Edge is noticeable at close viewing distances on dense text, but casual content consumption looks fine. Peak brightness at 1900 nits is adequate for outdoor use, though it falls behind the 2600 nit ceiling on the S25 flagship. The AMOLED substrate delivers strong contrast and accurate color reproduction with Samsung's calibration modes. It is a solid mid-tier display, not a class-leading one.
What kind of camera does the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE have?
The triple-camera system gives the S25 FE something the base S25 lacks: a dedicated 3x telephoto. The 50 MP main sensor handles everyday shots with Samsung's multi-frame processing; detail and dynamic range are competitive in the mid-range tier. The 8 MP ultrawide is adequate for environmental shots but loses detail at the corners. The telephoto optical zoom covers portraits and mid-distance subjects well. Night mode works on all three lenses. The 12 MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. Galaxy AI editing tools - Generative Edit, Object Eraser - are available via the gallery. This is a capable all-around camera setup for the price.
What is the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
4900 mAh is one of the larger batteries in Samsung's 2025 phone lineup. Combined with 45W wired charging, the S25 FE can realistically handle a long day and top up quickly when needed. A 30-minute wired charge should recover around 60 percent. Wireless charging at 15W is present but slower. There is no reverse wireless charging. The combination of battery size and charging speed is a genuine strength at this price tier, particularly compared to the more anemic charging on the standard S25.
What processor does the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE use?
The Exynos 2400 (4 nm) is Samsung's own silicon, capable of handling all daily workloads - browsing, social, streaming, camera processing - without hesitation. In sustained compute tasks it trails the Snapdragon 8 Elite variants used in the main S25 series, and thermal management can throttle performance in extended gaming sessions. For typical phone tasks the gap is not meaningful. The 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM handles multitasking adequately, though heavy Galaxy AI inference tasks may feel slower than on the 12 GB flagships.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE have?
The base configuration ships with 128 GB of internal storage. There is no microSD expansion slot. 128 GB is the standard entry point for mid-range Samsung phones and covers most typical needs, but anyone managing offline video libraries or large music collections should plan around cloud storage or consider whether the storage ceiling fits their habits.
What kind of speakers does the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE have?
The S25 FE carries a stereo speaker system tuned with Dolby Atmos support - one earpiece and one bottom-firing speaker. Volume levels are competitive with other phones in this price range, and the stereo separation improves spatial audio in video content. It is not the loudest or most detailed setup in the category, but it comfortably handles media playback and hands-free calls.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE support fingerprint or face unlock?
An optical under-display fingerprint sensor handles primary authentication. It is fast and reliable on a clean, dry finger, with minor delays in cold or wet conditions compared to the ultrasonic sensors on the flagship S25 models. Face unlock via the front camera is available as a secondary option and works well in good light. Both methods cover day-to-day unlock tasks without friction.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE water-resistant?
IP68 is the full submersion rating, covering 1.5 m depth for up to 30 minutes in fresh water. Splashes, rain, and accidental drops in water are all within the protection envelope. It does not cover seawater, pool chemicals, or high-pressure water, and physical seals wear over time. The rating matches the flagship S25 models rather than the lighter IPX or IP67 protection seen on some mid-range alternatives.
