Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy A25 delivers impressive value at $249.99 with a 6.5-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 50MP main camera with OIS, and 5000mAh battery supporting 25W charging. Its Exynos 1280 processor and 6GB RAM handle everyday tasks adequately, though performance lags behind flagships. Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ commands premium pricing at $1099 with a larger 6.8-inch QHD Dynamic AMOLED screen, superior Snapdragon 855 processor, and more versatile camera system featuring 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and 4K60fps video. Note 10+ offers S Pen integration, wireless charging, and USB 3.1, but its 4300mAh battery underperforms the A25. For budget-conscious buyers seeking longevity and modern features, the Galaxy A25 represents exceptional value with 5G connectivity and contemporary software. Those needing premium performance, productivity tools, and display quality should consider the Note 10+, though it's significantly more expensive and lacks 5G.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A25 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 196 g |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 2 MP depth | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP4 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
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