Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review: Business Features & AI Tech

A few weeks ago, Tech Africa received the opportunity to review Samsung’s newest flagship model the Galaxy S25+. Marketed as the smartphone with the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) camera to date, Samsung has set high expectations. So, does the S25 deliver? In short- yes. Samsung’s AI integration stands out as one of the most refined we’ve seen in a mobile device. 

Specifications and Key Features

Launched earlier this year, the Galaxy S25+ comes with a 6.7-inch dynamic AMOLED display, a 5000mAh ultra-fast charging battery (lasting more than a full day on a single charge), and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The camera setup is led by a 200MP main camera, enhanced with advanced AI capabilities. Storage options include 256GB, and 512GB options, with expandable storage support - a rare feature among premium smartphones.

A Smart Investment for Tech-Savvy Professionals?

The short answer, yes. Samsung has found a winning formula in blending innovation with familiarity, ensuring a consistent user experience across all its devices. The S25+ runs on Samsung’s One UI 7, Samsung Android 15, and delivers a personalised and intuitive interface powered by AI. 

Key smart features include: 

• Enhanced search capabilities: The ‘circle to search’ tool is particularly noteworthy, enabling users to initiate searches directly from any screen. 
• Google Gemini integration: The S25+ is integrated with Gemini to enhance the device’s brainstorming ideas, provide instant answers and enhance the creative process. 
• Cross-app intelligence: Actions such as text interaction and content sharing across apps feels fluid and intelligently designed. 
• AI-powered photo editing: A strong range of editing tools that (can) rival standalone apps. 

The call assistance features are also impressive. You can translate conversations in real-time and receive a summary of the conversation after the call. Additional AI tools offer context-aware suggestions and natural language interactions, ideal for busy professionals.

Design & Build Quality

The S25+ has a sleek, minimalist design that feels surprisingly compact for its size. It’s available in four striking colours: Navy, Mint, Icy Blue and Silver Shadow. The 6.7-inch dynamic display boasts vivid colour reproduction, making it an excellent choice for streaming, video calls, and media consumption.

From a professional perspective, the display is bright and responsive (120 Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits peak brightness) - ideal for unprepared presentations, reviewing documents, or video conferencing. Startups founders and entrepreneurs will appreciate being able to showcase pitch decks right from their device - whether in a boardroom or an elevator. 

Is the S25+ Future-Proof?

Let’s face it: most people upgrade either out of necessity or accident (rice doesn’t work!!). If you’re in the market for a new phone and lean towards Android, the S25+ is a compelling option. Samsung manages to strike a smart balance between cutting-edge innovation and user-friendly simplicity. 

For professionals looking to downsize from the bulky business phones to something sleeker without compromising performance, the Samsung S25+ fits the bill.  

The Samsung S25+ is priced at R23 999 and the S25 is R20 999.