In the case of the Galaxy S25+, it's mostly for the better. Aside from the additional telephoto sensor on the Ultra-sized model, Samsung's middle child can go toe-to-toe in most cases with its more expensive big brother. But from its 128GB starting configuration to its missing UWB support, the S25 still feels behind the times here.

Samsung's latest flagship phones boast Google's Gemini AI and a new, faster chip in a similar, slightly lighter package

The new Samsung Galaxy S25 brings a couple of improvements to an otherwise aging form factor, almost negating the need for an upgrade.