Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Offers Incremental Updates, Faces Criticism for Lack of Innovation

The Galaxy S25 lineup introduces minor design tweaks, AI features, and a new ultrawide camera for the Ultra model, but critics highlight its limited advancements over previous models.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a new 50MP ultrawide camera, offering improved low-light performance and macro capabilities, but other camera hardware remains largely unchanged.
Samsung's AI integration, including Google Gemini and proprietary features like Now Brief and AI Select, is a major focus but has received mixed reviews for its utility and reliability.
Design updates across the S25 series include slightly slimmer and lighter builds, reduced bezels, and rounded corners for improved ergonomics, though these changes are subtle.
The S25 Ultra retains its 6.9-inch AMOLED display with enhanced brightness and anti-reflective coating, while the S25 and S25+ maintain strong displays but lack standout innovations.
Critics note the series lacks significant upgrades, with slow charging speeds and minimal hardware changes making it difficult to justify upgrading from the S24 series.