Summary of "Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Unboxing, Hands-On & First Impressions! (Navy Blue)"
Summary of Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Unboxing, Hands-On & First Impressions (Navy Blue):
- Introduction & Context:
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was announced quietly and continues the Fan Edition (FE) tradition, though its popularity has waned in recent years.
- The reviewer, Wade from Tech Daily, provides an unboxing and detailed first impressions.
- Unboxing & Packaging:
- The box contains the phone (navy blue color), a USB-C charging cable, SIM ejector tool, and paperwork.
- No charger brick included.
- Pricing & Availability:
- Two storage options: 128 GB for $649 or 256 GB for $709.
- Samsung currently offers a free upgrade to 256 GB at the 128 GB price ($649).
- Amazon adds a $100 gift card promotion.
- The FE is the cheapest in the S series lineup but competes with Samsung’s crowded smartphone range (including A series).
- Older flagship S series phones are now often cheaper due to discounts and second-hand markets.
- Design & Build:
- 6.7-inch screen, same size as S25 Plus and last year’s S24 FE.
- Slightly smaller bezels than last year.
- Back panel uses Gorilla Glass Victus Plus with a matte finish, matching flagship phones.
- Frame is enhanced armor aluminum, darker and less rounded than before.
- Color options are limited and considered boring (white, jet black, icy blue, navy).
- Navy blue is a darker, duller shade than other S25 phones and foldables.
- Physical buttons and ports are standard; no microSD card slot.
- Camera module design matches other S25 phones but with a silvery ring like last year’s FE.
- Optical in-display fingerprint sensor (slower and less accurate than flagship ultrasonic sensors).
- Display:
- 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340x1080 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate.
- Peak brightness 1900 nits.
- Not LTPO (contrary to some reports).
- Same display as last year’s FE, no major upgrades.
- No quad HD resolution like the pricier S25 Plus.
- Sound system unchanged, dual speakers same as previous S series phones.
- Performance & Hardware:
- Powered by Exynos 2400 chip globally (no Snapdragon option).
- Slight improvement over last year’s Exynos 2400E but still behind flagship processors.
- 8 GB RAM (flagships have 12 GB).
- Performance and value proposition weaker than previous FE models.
- Reviewer notes this as a key reason the FE line has lost appeal.
- Software:
- Full Samsung S series software experience.
- 7 years of Android and Samsung OS updates guaranteed.
- Full Galaxy AI features with no limitations.
- Battery & Charging:
- Larger battery: 4,900 mAh vs 4,700 mAh last year.
- Faster wired charging at 45W (up from 25W).
- Wireless charging remains 15W with reverse wireless charging support.
- 45W charging speed surpasses even the regular flagship S25 (which has 25W).
- Camera:
- Hardware mostly unchanged from last year:
- 50 MP main lens.
- 8 MP telephoto lens.
- 12 MP ultrawide lens.
- Selfie camera upgraded from 10 MP to 12 MP with a new sensor.
- Software improvements via Galaxy AI and Pro Visual Engine enhance photo/video quality.
- Camera setup remains superior to A series phones.
- Not a strong reason alone to upgrade from last year’s FE.
- Hardware mostly unchanged from last year:
- Overall Analysis:
- The S25 FE is a solid phone with useful upgrades (battery, charging, software support).
- However, the crowded Samsung lineup (including A series and discounted older flagships) diminishes the FE’s unique value.
- The phone lacks flagship-level specs and some key perks the FE line used to offer.
- The reviewer questions the necessity of the FE in Samsung’s 2025 lineup.
- The original S20 FE was highly praised, but the FE series has lost its distinct appeal.
- The reviewer invites viewers to share their opinions on the phone’s relevance.
Main Speaker:
- Wade from Tech Daily
Category
Technology
