Samsung·phone
Galaxy S25 FE
Based on 41 credible posts from YouTube, Bluesky & Hacker News. 18 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
Medium confidenceA solid sample; expect small shifts as more owners post. How we score
Scored November 11, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Most owners are happy with it: 66% of 41 reviews are positive and 15% negative. Praise centers on camera and price & value. The most common complaint is software & ai (4 owners). Owners are divided on display.
What owners like
Camera praised by 7 owners (1 disagree)
“It's beautiful, performance very well, awesome camera”
Price & value praised by 6 owners (2 disagree)
“It's an amazing phone for the price, solid build.”
Performance praised by 5 owners (1 disagree)
“and the performance improved a lot after years of optimization, 85% at stress test.”
Build & durability praised by 3 owners (1 disagree)
“i got this phone for 3 month ago and i gotta say it's a really really good phone so far, i switched a a56 to this phone, the main upgrade is camera, display, processor and build quality”
What owners complain about
Software & AI raised by 4 owners (2 disagree)
“Wuthering waves asof in 3.6 update the game runs like shitshow in this phone the Exynos is not optimised for wuwa ,so much stutters in low setting forget medium or higher so I sold it last month and got iQOO 13 512gb version 2weeks back”
Owners are split on
- Display 3 like it · 3 don't
Worth reading the reviews on these if they matter to you.
What owners talk about
- Camera7 praise · 1 complain
- Price & value6 praise · 2 complain
- Performance5 praise · 1 complain
- Display3 praise · 3 complain
- Software & AI2 praise · 4 complain
- Build & durability3 praise · 1 complain
- Battery & charging2 praise · 1 complain
- Sound2 praise · 0 complain
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Every credible owner review, most detailed first. Bots, off-topic comments, and ones that say nothing about using it are left out.
Using S25 FE since January 6. No lags, great camera. I'm a moderate user so I faced no problem with battery life. Display and speakers are also top level. [...]
I bought mine last week for php33,590 and that's with a trade in and honestly coming from a 12 pro max it's been really good like I love the two tone bare metal frame and matte glass on the back especially in the night where that bare metal really shines plus oneui is still very good (my last oneui experience was 3.1 in my a30) especially the modes and routines and it's really smooth the speakers are also really good for me even with dolby atmos disabled and overall it's been really good although there are some glitches on the display like sometimes it's unresponsive, in ml when I tap the store in game to buy items it instantly closes, lock screen and aod sometimes glitches out where they're off centered, and I wish the touch area for the quic settings panel is a bit bigger (I use the split one) like I have to get to the edge just to get to the quick settings but yeah overall it's been a great experience so far and can't wait for oneui 9 to see if they fixed a few of those
[...] The only thing that bugs me sometimes is that the screen seems dim to me. [...] I had a oneplus 6 for years and the screen was really bright. The camera zoom with flashlight was bright too, no overexposure at all. For some reason, the s25 fe isnt as good imo. Also, i feel like the battery lasts less than the oneplus 6. [...]
[...] I did the renewed thing twice and bother phones crapped out after 6 to 8 months of use. [...]
I am using S25 Fe for 3 months. It's beautiful, performance very well, awesome camera
i got this phone for 3 month ago and i gotta say it's a really really good phone so far, i switched a a56 to this phone, the main upgrade is camera, display, processor and build quality
i got this phone for 3 month ago and i gotta say it's a really really good phone so far, i switched a a56 to this phone, main upgrade is camera, display, processor and build quality
I got it like 3 months ago for $350 and man it’s the best, might not have an S-pen or any high end, but I don’t really need it.
Have had the S25 FE for 3 months now and it's one of my favorite 📱 phones I've had in last 6 years. I really liked my Google Pixel 7 Pro but it got damaged so I upgraded to this phone and got one for my wife also.
I can find it on my S25fe with exynos android 16/oneui 8.0 if I search for it in the setting but is greyed out. I wait for 8.5 to see if it is enabled then and is the only time I'm happy to have an exynos device!
Bought my 25fe the week after the s26 models came out so got it cheap. I love it . I had a s21 and sold it for $120 canadian.
I got an S25FE 2.5 months ago for $448, brand new. It's an amazing phone for the price, solid build. I hope this phone gets Quick Share to AirDrop with OneUI 9.0
Just got this phone used like new unlocked ($380) specifically because it was the cheapest phone I could get with the longest security updates on the market. I don't play mobile games or use heavy productivity apps, so I'm super happy with it and plan to use it until security updates end.
I didn't know it can shoot 4k 120fps, impressive for its price. and the performance improved a lot after years of optimization, 85% at stress test. amazing.
Wuthering waves asof in 3.6 update the game runs like shitshow in this phone the Exynos is not optimised for wuwa ,so much stutters in low setting forget medium or higher so I sold it last month and got iQOO 13 512gb version 2weeks back
i think it is the best value for money phone from samsung as of today, its even cheaper than A57 and have better features
Got mine last week after finally upgrading from an A32 5G which is still going strong after 5 years. Still getting used to the new UI but performance wise it is a huge jump ( 5 years change from A32) and still tweaking battery life.
Switched from xiaomi 15t and so much more happier everything just works and updated to the latest software the xiaomi hasn't received an update since I've owned it
Have owned mine for 2 months. Absolutely love it! Recommend using a clear, or partially clear case so color shows through.
I only bought this phone because I love the color scheme, the royal lookin blue with the silver is a wonderful combo. Also the performance I agree is great especially for the price I paid of $500. Love it, been using it over my 26 ultra
Thing i don't like is this yes its last years chipset but it has a better cooling chamber its a little stronger and its actually a whole new chipset tbh the basis come from last year but its been upgraded and tweak to perform way better and you can feel the difference
[...] My S25FE dropped and screen broke. [...] That would not happen if motherboard was a bit further away from the screen.
I really wish they would stop calling this a midrange fone when its has all flagship components what is midrange about the phone hell the price is even year old flagship like come on now
This phone is really great! I bought the new 512GB version for $520 last week. I just switched from an iPhone 13 Pro to the S25 FE for my daily driver, and I’m really satisfied.
Even with the new mid-range phones coming out like the pixel 10A iPhone 17E this phone is king 👑 I would buy it again and I can't wait to see what the s26 FE brings
Ive been using the Samsung galaxy s8 since 2018 just upgraded to Samsung galaxy s25 fe a few day's ago so its definitely a upgrade for me 😂
I got this phone for $99 from total wireless and it came unlocked! Score!
The S25 FE is the best phone I've ever had . [...]
I got this phone for 370$ best money I spent on a phone in a long time. I don't feel like I'm missing anything at all.
I upgraded my A35 to the S25FE and my only complaint is the audio/speaker on my A35 sounds more loud and crisp than the S25fe. It makes me really upset to know it should have been better than the A35.
[...] My most expensive phone so far. Bad selfie camera. No beauty camera despite high spec. [...] For those wanting to use it for vlogging or sa mahilig mag selfie, DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY for its mediocre features. Get something cheaper and better. [...]
[...] I don't like the Samsung software. [...] At that point thier software almost acts like malware. [...]
I bought it on February 2026, it's an amazing phone 📲 I love it, the only bad thing is when you post social media content like WhatsApp or Instagram. It downgrades the quality of the videos.
The only thing I'd love to have on this phone, as someone who owns it, is higher ppi, I don't get why Samsung only uses 1080p or 1440p displays and not those in between 1200p etc.
Mine had this weird 3 dots blinking on the screen while on call? Is it normal? Been reading online and they are saying it's the proximity sensor.
[...] I have this and the S26 but the cameras on this look better to me than the S26. [...]
[...] But it's nice, snappy and small. [...]
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What owners report
“I bought mine last week for php33,590 and that's with a trade in and honestly coming from a 12 pro max it's been really good like I love the two tone bare metal frame and matte glass on the back especially in the night where that bare metal really shines plus oneui is still very good (my last oneui experience was 3.1 in my a30) especially the modes and routines and it's really smooth the speakers are also really good for me even with dolby atmos disabled and overall it's been really good although there are some glitches on the display like sometimes it's unresponsive, in ml when I tap the store in game to buy items it instantly closes, lock screen and aod sometimes glitches out where they're off centered, and I wish the touch area for the quic settings panel is a bit bigger (I use the split one) like I have to get to the edge just to get to the quick settings but yeah overall it's been a great experience so far and can't wait for oneui 9 to see if they fixed a few of those”
“Using S25 FE since January 6. No lags, great camera. I'm a moderate user so I faced no problem with battery life. Display and speakers are also top level. [...]”
“[...] The only thing that bugs me sometimes is that the screen seems dim to me. [...] I had a oneplus 6 for years and the screen was really bright. The camera zoom with flashlight was bright too, no overexposure at all. For some reason, the s25 fe isnt as good imo. Also, i feel like the battery lasts less than the oneplus 6. [...]”
“I bought it on February 2026, it's an amazing phone 📲 I love it, the only bad thing is when you post social media content like WhatsApp or Instagram. It downgrades the quality of the videos.”
Common Galaxy S25 FE problems
Problems most owners who mention them agree on, plus ones owners are split on.
- Software & AI4 owners report this (2 disagree)View on YouTube
“I don't like the Samsung software.”
- DisplayOwners split: 3 complain, 3 happyView on YouTube
“My S25FE dropped and screen broke.”