Roses are red, violets are blue, the S25 is here—with upgrades for you.

Available from February 14th, Valentines Day, to Australian consumers - the S25 has lots of new things to love - in a familiar old package. Are the new features worthy enough for an instant upgrade - or should you hold out for a major change? Read this article to make an informed decision for yourself.

While the Samsung Galaxy S24 deserves its roses for being one of the most well-rounded Android phones, accounting for 6% of all phone sales in a competitive global market - can its successor keep up the same? The S25 price in Australia for the device is as follows - S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra - available from $1399, $1699, and $2149 respectively.

What’s New?

Keeping the same design language as the S24 - the S25 receives cosmetic updates in the form of 4 different colourways: Navy, Silver Shadow, Icy Blue, and Mint.

The only difference between the standard S25 and the S25+ is the 6.2 inch VS the 6.7 inch screen size.

The S25 Ultra packs a large 6.9 inch screen, a small bump from the S24 Ultra’s 6.8 inch screen.

The S25 Ultra also flaunts a new 50 MP wide-angle camera, a serious upgrade from the 12 MP one on the S24 Ultra.

The majority of the upgrades in the S25 come in the form of software and UI updates. Samsung’s AI assistants Bixby and Galaxy AI are smarter, faster, and more intuitive than ever to make your day-to-day life easier.

The new phones come with AI assistant - which redefines the way you interact with content on your screen. The AI select feature is a game-changing feature - especially if you’re a student or a working professional who deals with long-form content as it can help you summarize long texts, and access writing tools just with a single tap. It also provides access to writing tools on-screen - making editing, writing, and everything simpler with just a tap.

And if you’re more into memes than meetings, Samsung’s AI can now turn any video into a GIF with a single tap—because why type when you can react with moving pictures? Handy, right?
Not limited to just text - AI select can isolate both image and audio from any video on your phone - not just the ones shot on a Samsung device. That means effortless editing, whether you're trimming clips, extracting sounds, or remixing content. These features could alone be worth the money if you’re a video editor or a content creator.
You can even ask the AI to find out when the next Sydney Swans game is and add it straight to your calendar—no more hunting for the event and manually adding it yourself like the usual AI assistants!

What’s similar:

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S25 might be different generations, but Samsung has kept a lot of similarities to the beloved S24.

Both phones come with a 6.2-inch OLED display, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and FHD (1080p) resolution. The camera setups are nearly identical too, featuring a 50MP wide main camera, 10MP telephoto lens, 12MP ultrawide, and a 12MP selfie camera.

Battery life is also a draw, with both packing a 4,000mAh battery and supporting wired and wireless charging.

When it comes to storage, you’ll find 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB options in both, and charging speeds max out at 25W wired and 5W wireless.

In a nutshell:

4 new colors: Navy, Silver Shadow, Icy Blue, and Mint
S25 & S25+ differ only in screen size (6.2” vs. 6.7”)
S25 Ultra expands slightly to 6.9” (from 6.8”)
S25 Ultra gets a 50 MP Wide Angle Camera
Major AI & software upgrades
AI Select for instant text summaries & built-in writing tools
One-tap GIF creation from any video
AI-powered video editing – isolate image & audio from any video, no Samsung-only restrictions
Smarter Galaxy AI & Bixby – now faster and more intuitive

Should you upgrade:

While the next software and AI features might seem like a big enough reason to upgrade - owners of the more recent flagship phone holders might get buyer's remorse for shelling out big bucks for seemingly minor updates.

That’s why Sloop tech rentals offer flexible Samsung S25 rental access with no long-term commitments, hidden charges, and heavy upfront fees. We offer the latest tech rental options for students and working professionals on a budget, enabling them to enjoy the upsides of all the latest tech without the hassles of ownership, buyer’s remorse, depreciation, and e-waste.