Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S25 128GB - Navy (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.7
(5,287 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,287 reviews
5 Stars
4,132
4 Stars
876
3 Stars
186
2 Stars
44
1 Star
49
88%of customers recommend this product.
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141 out of
161)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S25 128GB - Navy (Verizon)
Posted by: Johnny
from Texas
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
Honestly, the software on this thing, One UI, is just amazing! Seriously, Samsung has absolutely nailed the Android experience here. Everything feels so smooth, super customizable, and just works the way you want it to. From the slick animations to all the cool little features, using this phone is genuinely a blast. And with all the smart AI stuff integrated, it just makes everyday tasks so much easier and more fun. Samsung really went all out to make the software top-notch, and it totally shows. The S25 is a joy to have in your hand, all thanks to that sweet One UI.
But, and this is a big "but," as much as I rave about the software, it's getting harder and harder to ignore the cameras. While Samsung's smart processing does a good job making photos look decent, it's pretty obvious that they've been recycling the same old camera sensors, especially the telephoto and ultrawide, for like four years now. That telephoto lens? It's fine, but it really needs an upgrade a bigger sensor and better glass would make a huge difference to compete with what other phones are doing with zoom these days. And the ultrawide camera, while it gives you that wide view, often just doesn't capture the detail or handle low light nearly as well as a newer sensor could. It's like having a super-fast car with old tires; it just can't quite hit its full potential.
So, fingers crossed, I really hope Samsung gives the cameras a massive upgrade in next year's models. We're talking not just fresh new telephoto and ultrawide sensors that are bigger and better, but also, please, oh please, add a dedicated macro mode! Getting those super close-up, intricate shots is something a lot of people want, and it feels like a weird thing to be missing when everything else about the camera setup is so comprehensive.
Bottom line The Samsung Galaxy S25 is an awesome phone, mostly because of how incredible One UI and the overall software are. It's a great phone for everyday life and pretty much nails everything you throw at it. But if Samsung wants to stay on top of the phone game, they seriously need to give those cameras some much-needed love. A major refresh for the telephoto and ultrawide, and a macro mode, would be a huge step in the right direction!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 19, 2025
Hi there Johnny, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S25 with us. We are so thrilled to hear that you are loving the enhanced features of One UI 7. We have provided a link to an article to help you with the different camera settings and features of your Galaxy S25 to help capture the best possible photos and videos. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team if you ever have questions about this or any of your Samsung products. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellence
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: Coolestphone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] New Samsung Galaxy s25 featured with Galaxy AI offers the most utility and compatibility with all your other smart devices
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product is easy to use
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: OwenWolf
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is easy to use. Very customizable to anyone's preference.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Good upgrade from old s10
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: Galaxyuser7397
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good phone. Upgraded from an s10. Its got great battery life. I like not having to plug in my phone all the time. Even gone a day or 2 without charging. Great photos. Didn't realize how great having 12gb of memory would be in a phone. I can task between multiple apps for school and work a lot more efficiently. Went with upgraded storage too cause I'm bad at clearing out my photos and videos.
It's been helpful for all the things I need at home and work.
Only thing I don't really like is the galaxy AI and Gemini. I don't mind the concept of it. And sometimes its fun to play with. But I didn't like bixby on the old one and I don't like accidentally holding down the power button and Gemini popping up even though I tried to disable it in settings. Maybe one day I'll use it for task management but I don't like how easy it is to trigger.
It's been helpful for all the things I need at home and work.
Only thing I don't really like is the galaxy AI and Gemini. I don't mind the concept of it. And sometimes its fun to play with. But I didn't like bixby on the old one and I don't like accidentally holding down the power button and Gemini popping up even though I tried to disable it in settings. Maybe one day I'll use it for task management but I don't like how easy it is to trigger.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The new Galaxy S25 review
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: Sirdpk
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love my new Galaxy s25, it's the perfect size fits in my pocket comfortably, larger battery lasts all day, the Galaxy AI is fun to play with and helps me with my chores and reminders. I had the Galaxy s23 for a couple years and was waiting for a major upgrade before I upgraded, and I'm sure glad I did. I love the clarity of the screen the speed of the processor how it easily accesses the internet and it's faster than my desktop. This phone allows me to do everything, I play games, I pay bills, and I do a lot of research and all that in between reading books and watching YouTube. Plus the Google maps helps me find my way. I'll be turning 51 soon and I don't know how I survived without my phone.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Al Bro
Verified Purchase:Yes
I like alot...fast processor great camera..easy pick for sure
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Upgrade!!
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: cagefreeeggs
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this phone! It is the perfect size and weight. I love the new Galaxy AI features. I am constantly pressing down and holding the lock button to ask questions. I love Samsung's health app as well. I use it on the daily. The phone just feels so functional. Fat trimmed off, just a good, solid, smart phone. Thanks Samsung!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Very User Friendly
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: BigAl32
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone does everything I need/want plus more. It has a great camera and helpful options in the camera as well. I use mine for work a lot with the ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word documents it helps me to get more work done on the go.
The Galaxy AI is also a really cool feature on this model as well.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US