The A series from Samsung, comprising the most popular smartphones for the year 2024, has been officially released. Specifically, the budget and mid-range options, namely the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung Galaxy A15 LTE, and Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, are now official. These smartphones have been launched in Vietnam, and their arrival in Nepal can be anticipated soon.
The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is the most powerful and feature-rich smartphone out of the three. It is the successor of the Samsung Galaxy A24. The A24 did quite well in the Nepali market going up against the Redmi Note 12 4G and 5G, Realme 11x 5G and POCO M5.
Let us know what the smartphone delivers in terms of specs.
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
| Dimensions | 161.0mm x 76.5mm x 8.3mm |
| Weight | 197 grams |
| Display type | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | 6.5-inch |
| Resolution | 2,340 x 1,080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali G68 |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro |
| Selfie camera | 13MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| SIM | Dual SIM [SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)] |
| Network | 5G |
| Audio | Stereo speakers 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Side Mounted Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Light sensor, Virtual proximity sensor |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Colours | Optimistic Blue | Brave Black | Fantasy Blue | Personality Yellow |
| Price (expected) | Rs 36,000 (6/128GB) Rs 38,000 (8/128GB) |
Design and Display
Like its siblings, the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G has the same design. It has new colours, including Optimistic Blue, Brave Black, Fantasy Blue and Personality Yellow. The back is made up of plastic and is flat. The back has a check pattern which looks unique. It has a triple camera setup on the back. On the front, it has a water-drop notch cutout which houses the front camera. The bezels are a bit thinner than the A24.
The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G has a Super AMOLED display with a size of 6.5 inches. It has a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels giving out detailed output and a refresh rate of 120Hz for smoother transitions. It has a peak brightness of 1,000 nits which is enough for bright areas too. The colours are vivid with a 16 million colour depth.
Performance and Storage
The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 1280 chipset built on a 5nm architecture. Its octa-core CPU combines two powerful Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz for heavy tasks and six Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0 GHz for everyday use. The Mali G68 GPU handles graphics for proper gaming and multimedia experience.
It runs on the Android 14 operating system with Samsung’s One UI 6 user interface. Samsung also provides 4 years of OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.
The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is available in two RAM variants: 6 GB and 8 GB, both paired with a 128 GB internal storage option. Additionally, it features a hybrid SIM slot capable of supporting up to 1 TB of external MicroSD card storage.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G has a triple rear camera setup, featuring a 50MP main camera with an aperture of F1.8, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with F2.2 aperture and a 2MP macro lens with F2.4 aperture. The main camera is equipped with autofocus and optical image stabilization (OIS) for focused, steady shots. As for features, it includes photo, video, 50MP mode, portrait, Pro, panorama, food, night mode, hyper-lapse, macro and slow motion modes. It can record 4K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 30fps. The slow-motion recording is supported at 480fps in HD and 240fps in HD.
On the front, the Galaxy A25 5G features a 13MP selfie camera with an aperture of F2.2. While lacking autofocus and OIS, it compensates with a decent resolution for capturing clear and vibrant selfies. Video recording with the front camera supports 1080p resolution at 30fps.
Battery and Others
The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G has a 5,000mAh battery, offering ample power to keep you going throughout the day. It can be charged using a 25W wired fast charger. It supports 5G connectivity, enabling faster data speeds for smooth browsing, streaming, and downloading content. Its Wi-Fi functionality supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards across dual bands and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connections with other devices.
In terms of other features, the Galaxy A25 5G is equipped with stereo speakers and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio accessories. It has various sensors including an accelerometer, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, a light sensor and a virtual proximity sensor.
It is available in four colour options; Optimistic Blue, Brave Black, Fantasy Blue and Personality Yellow.
The anticipated price for the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G in Nepal is expected to be around Rs 36,000 for the 6/128GB variant and Rs 38,000 for the 8/128GB.
