Upgrading to the Galaxy S25 was a no-brainer for me. It’s hard to find a compact phone these days that doesn’t sacrifice power or features, but Samsung nailed it with this one. AI-powered, future proof, and packed with smart features. This phone has been an absolute joy to use!
Why I Chose to buy the S25
1. I wanted something small yet powerful, and honestly, there aren’t many options left in this category.
My S25 Icy Blue - shot with M35
Kindsuit case - Very premium in hand feel. Reserved for special occasions.
My daily use case
Why I Chose to buy the S25
1. I wanted something small yet powerful, and honestly, there aren’t many options left in this category.
2. Not huge photography person but i need reliable camera when i need it. Now that i got s25 I'm turning into a person who'll stop mind way just to take a picture of something that i found interesting.
I didn’t expect to use Live Translate as much as I do, but it turned out to be a game changer. One of the best experiences I had was during a work call with a Vietnamese client who wasn’t fluent in English. There was confusion in conference room. Communication was a struggle until I pulled out my S25 and told him to speak in his language. From that moment, the conversation flowed smoothly. he was so impressed that he went and bought a Galaxy S25 Ultra for himself! In addition i got the credit for securing a big client.
Another feature I didn’t realize I needed was AI Summarization. It makes reading long emails and articles so much faster, especially when I’m in a rush. I’ve saved so much time thanks to it!
Performance – Smooth & Efficient
I play Rocket League Sideswipe, and it runs soo smooth on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Compared to my old Poco F3 GT, this phone stays cool even after long gaming sessions. No overheating, no frame drops, just smooth performance all the way.
Battery Life – Surprisingly Good!!
I’ll admit, I was skeptical about the 4000mAh battery since my last phone had 5000mAh. But after using the S25, I barely notice the difference. Samsung’s optimizations are really solid, and the battery lasts just as long as my previous device. I can easily get through a full day without worrying about running out of charge.
My Final Thoughts
The Galaxy S25 is exactly what I wanted in a phone. An AI-powered, compact, and built to last. It proves you don’t need a massive device to get top-tier performance. A phone that servers you. If you’re looking for a phone that’s small but mighty, this is the one to get!
3. The 7 years of software updates also played a big role in my decision. Knowing that this phone will stay relevant for years made it an easy pick over other Android flagships. 3-4 years was good enough for me but 7? Is just amazing.
AI Features – Game Changer!!
AI Features – Game Changer!!
I didn’t expect to use Live Translate as much as I do, but it turned out to be a game changer. One of the best experiences I had was during a work call with a Vietnamese client who wasn’t fluent in English. There was confusion in conference room. Communication was a struggle until I pulled out my S25 and told him to speak in his language. From that moment, the conversation flowed smoothly. he was so impressed that he went and bought a Galaxy S25 Ultra for himself! In addition i got the credit for securing a big client.
Another feature I didn’t realize I needed was AI Summarization. It makes reading long emails and articles so much faster, especially when I’m in a rush. I’ve saved so much time thanks to it!
Performance – Smooth & Efficient
I play Rocket League Sideswipe, and it runs soo smooth on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Compared to my old Poco F3 GT, this phone stays cool even after long gaming sessions. No overheating, no frame drops, just smooth performance all the way.
Battery Life – Surprisingly Good!!
I’ll admit, I was skeptical about the 4000mAh battery since my last phone had 5000mAh. But after using the S25, I barely notice the difference. Samsung’s optimizations are really solid, and the battery lasts just as long as my previous device. I can easily get through a full day without worrying about running out of charge.
Good Lock – The Best Surprise!!
I had never heard of Good Lock before buying this phone. The amount of customization it offers is crazy! It feels like having a custom ROM but with full stability and official support. This was something I thought only rooted devices could achieve, but Samsung brought it to stock One UI. I'm never going back to tinkering with custom ROMs ever again.
I had never heard of Good Lock before buying this phone. The amount of customization it offers is crazy! It feels like having a custom ROM but with full stability and official support. This was something I thought only rooted devices could achieve, but Samsung brought it to stock One UI. I'm never going back to tinkering with custom ROMs ever again.
Replacement parts – Point that everyone misses
Nobody talks about after sales and cost of parts replacement. When i was doing research i found out that Samsung in each price segment it sells the phones, offers cheapest spare parts, compared to the competition.
By the time i came to know about this i had already made the decision to buy s25. This was another surprise to me and was just cherry on top.
Fun easter egg? – Samsung logo at the back
I noticed that my Icy Blue s25 has frosted glass / water droplet effect inside the samsung logo. That was really cool to find. Now I'm curious what other color variants have in their logos.
Samsung logo with water droplet effect on my S25 Icy Blue. Bit hard to capture on but was fun to find out.
My Final Thoughts
The Galaxy S25 is exactly what I wanted in a phone. An AI-powered, compact, and built to last. It proves you don’t need a massive device to get top-tier performance. A phone that servers you. If you’re looking for a phone that’s small but mighty, this is the one to get!
