Samsung·phone
Galaxy S25 FE
Based on 47 credible posts from YouTube, Bluesky & Hacker News. 12 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
Medium confidenceA solid sample; expect small shifts as more owners post. How we score
Scored September 27, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Most owners are happy with it: 64% of 47 reviews are positive and 11% negative. Praise centers on camera and price & value. The most common complaint is price & value (4 owners).
What owners like
Camera praised by 7 owners
“No lags, great camera.”
Price & value praised by 7 owners
“I hope it's worth it and will last for a long time.”
Performance praised by 5 owners
“Also the performance I agree is great especially for the price I paid of $500.”
Build & durability praised by 4 owners
“It's an amazing phone for the price, solid build.”
What owners complain about
Price & value raised by 4 owners
“For the money you can't do much better then this phone.”
Software & AI raised by 4 owners
“I don't like the Samsung software.”
Display raised by 3 owners
“My the product dropped and screen broke.”
What owners talk about
- Price & value7 praise · 4 complain
- Camera7 praise · 1 complain
- Software & AI3 praise · 4 complain
- Performance5 praise · 1 complain
- Display3 praise · 3 complain
- Build & durability4 praise · 1 complain
- Battery & charging4 praise · 1 complain
- Sound2 praise · 0 complain
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[...] I did the renewed thing twice and bother phones crapped out after 6 to 8 months of use. [...]
so funny you say 'old phone' - Ive had the same phone for six years
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.
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
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. [...]
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
[...] My S25FE dropped and screen broke. [...] That would not happen if motherboard was a bit further away from the screen.
What do u mean 2 weeks, I'm planning to use it for atleast 7 years 😂
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 $99 from total wireless and it came unlocked! Score!
The S25 FE is the best phone I've ever had . [...]
WORST PHONE I HAVE EVER PURCHASED DON'T BUY THIS LOUSY PHONE IT IS NOTHING BUT HEADACHES
Exynos 2400 with the huge vapor-chamber and large aluminum frame actually make this a good buy. I still wish they'd do the FE lineup all Qualcomm.. maybe next year.
I got this phone for 370$ best money I spent on a phone in a long time. I don't feel like I'm missing anything at all.
[...] 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 this phone today from mobile $720 including upgrade fees ( $35)
Bought mine today, it's the most expensive phone I bought so far. I hope it's worth it and will last for a long time. I hope it's a good decision 🙏
For the money you can't do much better then this phone. 6% of the population will need and use a faster processor. I think is a good phone and when it's sitting next to a pixel 10 for 800 and other phones this one will get picked over the competitors do to it's good looks and known brand name.
Hands on: I got my hands on the new Galaxy S25 FE and here's why it's still the Galaxy for Samsung fans, no matter what Samsung says - TechRadar samsung
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.
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 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.
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
[...] 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 have this and the S26 but the cameras on this look better to me than the S26. [...]
[...] But it's nice, snappy and small. [...]
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.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE review: a solid daily driver with a few trade-offs. ✅ Premium design + bright AMOLED ✅ Strong battery & 7 yrs updates ⚠️ Not best for heavy gaming ⚠️ Charging slower than rivals Great for long-term users, not power-hungry gamers. GalaxyS25FE Samsung
The difference between the S23 FE and the S24 FE was significant — from build quality to the processor, battery, and cameras. However, the gap between the S24 FE and the S25 FE is truly minimal, making it hard to recommend the new model over a discounted S24 FE from a price perspective. [...] As it stands, this feels like yet another attempt to sell consumers an almost identical product at the same price. [...]
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 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!
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What the brand claims
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What owners report
“[...] I did the renewed thing twice and bother phones crapped out after 6 to 8 months of use. [...]”
after 8 monthsView on YouTube“so funny you say 'old phone' - Ive had the same phone for six years”
after 6 yearsView on YouTube“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.”
“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”
Common Galaxy S25 FE problems
Issues at least two owners independently report.
- Software & AI4 mentionsView on YouTube
“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”
- Display3 mentionsView on YouTube
“[...] My S25FE dropped and screen broke. [...] That would not happen if motherboard was a bit further away from the screen.”
- Price & value4 mentionsView on YouTube
“[...] 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. [...]”