Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G price in Kenya is from Ksh 48,000. The Galaxy A25 has a 6.5-inch super AMOLED screen with an Infinity-V notch, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It runs on an Octa-core Exynos 1280 (5 nm) processor with 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, and is based on Android 14, One UI 6 OS. Samsung Galaxy A25 5G has a triple rear main camera setup consisting of 50MP+ 8MP + 2MP. At the front, it features a 13MP (wide) selfie camera. The Front is made of glass, and the body and back are plastic. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging out of the box. The smartphone is available at Nextech access in Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Fantasy Blue, and Optimistic Blue.

Price and Technical Features of Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

Product Description

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy A25 boasts a sleek and modern design, contrasting its budget-friendly price as it appears and feels premium. Its slim profile and rounded edges make it comfortable to hold.  The plastic back panel with a matte finish adds a touch of class, sophistication, and elegance. Galaxy A25 is now available in various colors, from Black, red, and yellow.

Samsung Galaxy A25 Display

Its v-notched Super AMOLED display stands out. Boasting 120 refresh rate and 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density), the Full HD+ resolution and vibrant colors create an immersive visual experience, especially when immersed in games or video streaming. The bezels are thin and minimized to maximize viewing space.

Notably, the distinctive waterdrop notch at the top houses the front-facing camera. This does not interfere with your viewing experience as you watch Netflix or YouTube on the handset or immerse yourself in epic gaming.

Camera Set up

The handset packs a 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) selfie camera that takes decent selfies and records quality 1080p videos at 30fps.

The main camera consists of a triple setup:

• 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS
• 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)
• 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) lens.

The cameras capture fantastic pictures with an outstanding balance of black and white and color saturation. Capture awesome 1080p@30fps video as you leverage the LED flash, panorama, and HDR features, which help adaptability of different scenes and circumstances.

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A25 is powered by an Octa-core Exynos 1280 (5 nm) processor and is anchored by 128GB of 6GB RAM and 256GB of 8GB of RAM storage. Running on Android 14, One UI 6, Galaxy A25 handles day-to-day tasks and multitasking efficiently and is user-friendly even as you navigate through apps and browse the internet. While it is an average gaming smartphone, it takes most casual games well. Notwithstanding, for a budget phone, the A25’s overall performance is impressive.

Other Notable Key Features

Galaxy A25 is 5G network-enabled and equipped for fast uploading and downloading of pictures, videos, and other supported heavy files.

It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, which is fast and accurate. The rear-mounted scanner combined with the supported facial recognition for unlocking the device enhances security access to your phone.

The handset has a USB-C port for wired data transfer, charging, and expandable storage via a microSD card slot. Connectivity and communication are enhanced by the Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, and LE installed, besides Wi-Fi connectivity (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct), accurate positioning (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSPS), NFC, FM Radio and 3.5mm jack port for wired headset connection.

Battery Life

The powerful and large capacity 5,000mAh battery is a significant highlight for the Samsung Galaxy A25. As an average user, you will have at least 1.5 days of usage time before recharging. Samsung’s One UI includes power-saving features that can help stretch the battery life further. To recharge, use the 25W wired fast charging unit that gets you going quickly.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy A25

Pros

• Sleek, slim design and excellent aesthetics
• Friendly pricing on the budget smartphone
• 5G network connectivity
• Decent storage specifications (128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM)
• Dedicated microSDXC slot
• Decent camera setup
• Great display, resolution, and refresh rate for immersive gaming and cinematic viewing
• 5mm jack port supported
• FM Radio supported
• NFC support
• Powerful 5,000mAh battery that matches demands placed on the Galaxy A25
• Supports fast charging

Cons

• No 4K Video recording capabilities
• No wireless charging
• No gorilla glass protection
• The handset is not waterproof
• Cheap due to the type and quality of material used.

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