Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24: Here’s why I wouldn’t upgrade

The start of a new year brings a fresh crop of flagship Android phones, and Samsung is usually among the first to debut its premium Galaxy S lineup. 2025 has been no different with the launch of the Galaxy S25 series that’s set to replace last year’s S24 family. But with the latter already setting a high bar in nearly every area of the spec sheet, does the Galaxy S25 have enough on offer to warrant an upgrade?

Of course, Samsung claims that it has made several improvements to the Galaxy S25 that make it the company’s best flagship smartphone to date. But beyond the hype and marketing, the real question is whether these changes justify the cost of upgrading if you already own a Galaxy S24 or can still find the latter with a deep discount. Based on my experience with Samsung’s devices over the years, I think the answer’s pretty straightforward, even if we’re still putting the S25 series through its paces for our full review.