Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S8+
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S25
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S25
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S25
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S25
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S25
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Panel Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2960 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 | — |
| PPI | 416 | 529 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 | 84 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 8895 - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI |
| OS Version | 15 | 7.0 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,033 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,271 | — |
| AnTuTu | 2,759,190 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, HDR10 + | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 3500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.9 | 159.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 162 | 173 |
| Width (mm) | 70.5 | 73.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, January 22 | 2017, March 29. Released 2017, April |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 03 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy S8+ are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S25 packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S25 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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