After I’m reviewing a phone, the half that is most enjoyable is testing out the camera, and that is been the case with the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus.
I’ve spent a number of days snapping photos of buddies, gardens, mansions and teacups (born to reside on this planet of Downton Abbey, compelled to reside within the modern-day), and I’ve picked out a number of of my favourite photographs to date. These pictures showcase a few of the greatest qualities of the cameras on the S25 and S25 Plus: specifically, their capability to render topics crisply, and to seize vibrant colours and sweeping surroundings.
The S25 and S25 Plus function the identical cameras as one another — and as final yr’s S24 and S24 Plus: a 50-megapixel huge digicam, a 12-megapixel ultrawide digicam and a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto digicam. Additionally they each share a 12-megapixel front-facing digicam. This yr’s lineup will get some added boosts to AI instruments like Generative Edit, which helps you to take away something out of your picture and seamlessly fill in that now-empty area. (I used to be impressed with how properly it dealt with this process, time and again.) Samsung additionally says its AI can do a greater job of decreasing noise in nighttime movies, and I admired the vividness of assorted nighttime photographs.
The largest distinction between the S25 and S25 Plus is the bigger show on the S25 Plus (6.7 inches, versus the S25’s 6.2 inches), in addition to the upper battery capability (4,900mAh, versus the S25’s 4,000mAh). So, in relation to cameras, photographs taken on the S25 and S25 Plus are interchangeable — you will get the identical sort of picture on each gadgets.
With out additional ado, then, let’s bounce into a number of of my favourite photos taken on each telephones, and what makes them stand out.
Would not this simply scream springtime? (Galaxy S25)
I am keen on how vibrant the pink and pink petals are right here, making this colourful setting pop in a really true-to-life vogue. The main points within the water ripples and the feel across the birdbath are additionally spectacular, and the greenery within the background is vivid with out stealing the highlight.
If me, you will know a teacup image is obligatory right here. (Galaxy S25 Plus)
This Portrait mode shot is all about drama: the fallen petals (impressively virtually all in focus); the crisp silhouette of the teacup, saucer and plate; and the refined blurred impact on the background and vase. This was taken simply earlier than sundown, in my front room, and I like how the softness of the picture does not mood the cheeriness of the pink china and petals.
What are buddies for? Being your impromptu mannequin, after all! (Galaxy S25)
I introduced the Galaxy S25 alongside as I grabbed scorching chocolate with a buddy, and took this Portrait mode shot that turned considered one of my favorites. Over and over, the S25 and S25 Plus demonstrated how good they’re at realizing what to blur and what to maintain in focus, which is seen clearly on this picture. I additionally appreciated the overall crispness, on condition that this was taken at night time, with some shiny twinkling lights within the background. However what about these obnoxious barricades to the left?
AI to the rescue to clear up the background. (Galaxy S25)
Poof; like magic! That is the place Generative Edit is useful: to take away any eyesores or photobombers. I used to be persistently impressed with how properly Generative Edit used AI to fill in backgrounds, so that you’d by no means know one thing was there IRL (until you take a look at the disclaimer within the nook that that is “AI-generated content material.”)
San Francisco’s Palace Lodge dazzles. (Galaxy S25)
The Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus have three totally different optical zoom ranges: .6x, 1x and 3x (in addition to 2x sensor crop on the primary digicam and 10x, 20x and 30x digital zoom on the telephoto). This was taken on the Palace Lodge in San Francisco utilizing 2x optical zoom, and I like how the small print of the chandeliers and glass ceiling are properly preserved. I additionally admire the nice and cozy tones.
Selfie time! (Galaxy S25)
I’ve at all times been a giant fan of the (very flattering) smoothing impact in selfies taken with Galaxy telephones, and the S25 upholds that legacy. Vibrancy and crispness are by no means compromised, although, as could be seen by the sharp-looking palm leaves within the background and the vivid colours on my floral costume.
I would wish to make this a postcard. (Galaxy S25 Plus)
This wide-angle portrait shot feels so immersive, and superbly depicts the totally different hues of the encompassing greenery. The lighting is as soon as once more true-to-life for that partly cloudy day, providing a extra subdued but nonetheless impactful snapshot of considered one of my favourite locations, Filoli mansion and gardens in Woodside, California.
So cozy. (Galaxy S25)
In contrast with many different telephones which have related ultrawide lenses, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus do an amazing job of not dramatically warping pictures at .6x zoom. As an alternative, they serve up sweeping landscapes and settings whereas largely sustaining their authenticity. This front room shot at Filoli is a superb instance.
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