Samsung’s Galaxy S-series is in its software era. Maybe the whole smartphone industry is, too, save for a few phones with hinges (Samsung’s included). But overall, we have exited the hardware-driven innovation cycle and are firmly in the midst of a software-based one.

Overall, iFixit says the Galaxy S25 Ultra is "one of the most repair-friendly Galaxy phones" they have come across in a decade. Still, the phone only gets a provisional repairability score of five out of 10. While that's better than previous flagship Samsung phones, it pales compared to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup.

The Galaxy S25 Plus is a tougher sell given how it shares the same set of Galaxy AI features and cameras found on the cheaper S25 model. It's a powerful, big-screen phone, but it's hampered by a dimmer display and modest battery life improvements over its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or OnePlus 13R? Discover which flagship excels in performance, camera, and value in this detailed comparison.

As per fresh leak, Galaxy S25 Edge will match the Galaxy S25 Ultra by serving a 200-megapixel camera, despite being the thinnest phone in Samsung's portfolio.

When you trade in your old phone with T-Mobile, you'll get it for free. New and existing customers can swap an old device in any condition for a new Galaxy S25+ for free, or use the credit for up to $1,000 off other models like the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (delivered as 24 monthly credits on your bill).

Galaxy S25 Ultra’s repairability is better thanks to easily changeable battery and modular cameras. One of the main problems for the repairability of Galaxy S flagship phones is

The Galaxy S25 Edge almost had a different look, but Samsung had to forsake some features to achieve an ultra-thin design