Half-baked Qi2 charging support
One of the most frustrating experiences for Android lovers is having to watch iPhone users enjoy MagSafe charging from the iPhone 12 series launched in 2020.
While Qi wireless charging is a familiar feature on most Android phones and magnetic charging cases are not hard to find, Qi2 charging is disappointingly absent.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is introduced with the claim of being "Qi2 Ready". However, this only means that the phone will support Qi2 wireless charging if you use an approved case. In other words, there are almost no significant changes other than the charging speed might be a little faster.
What’s more disappointing is that instead of being a step towards full Qi2 integration, this approach could delay the technology’s rollout by years. This was one of the most anticipated features on the Galaxy line, but this change seems to only add to users’ frustration.
No major camera improvements
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has the same camera hardware as the Galaxy S23. While the Galaxy S25 Ultra version has an upgrade with a telephoto lens and an ultra-wide angle to a resolution of 50MP, the regular Galaxy S25 only has improvements in post-processing algorithms.
This doesn't mean the Galaxy S25's camera is bad, but it does show that the Galaxy S line is slowly falling behind its competitors. In an increasingly competitive market, not innovating significantly could cost Samsung its edge.
Uninspired design
The saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” might sound reasonable. But in the competitive smartphone world, change is the name of the game. The Galaxy S25’s sales could suffer because of its repetitive design. And for those looking for something new, it’s not the first choice.
The Galaxy S25 only has a few minor changes to the familiar design formula: a thicker camera bezel that matches the body color, along with a 0.4mm reduction in thickness compared to the Galaxy S24. These changes are almost negligible.
In short, the Galaxy S25 is likely to be a good but unexciting phone. The real selling point is One UI 7, an upgrade that promises to make a big difference to the user experience rather than the hardware.
