In the world of Samsung smartphones, the designs are as varied as they are sophisticated. Thus, the Galaxy A25 5G offers a plastic back with refined and unadorned photo sensors. Its contours are available in midnight blue, blue, and lime (lemon yellow). The Galaxy Z Flip5, with its unique flip format, integrates two screens and two sensors on the exterior, available in black, green, lavender, and cream. Its folding design clearly distinguishes it from other models offering an extremely compact format.
The Galaxy A55 5G sports a glass back and metal frame, with equally sleek photo sensors, available in blue, dark blue, lilac, and lime. As for the Galaxy S23 FE, it comes with a plastic frame and colors such as black, green, purple, and white. Finally, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is distinguished by its titanium frame and minimalist sensors, available in black, gray, purple, and amber. The profiles of smartphones vary, with more rounded shapes for certain models, which influences the grip.
The Galaxy A25 5G measures 161 mm in height, 76.9 mm in width, and 8.3 mm in thickness, for a weight of 197 grams. The Galaxy Z Flip5 offers a height of 165.1 mm (or 85.1 mm folded), a width of 71.9 mm, and a thickness of 6.9 mm (15.1 mm folded), for a weight of 187 grams. The Galaxy A55 5G is slightly heavier at 213 grams, with dimensions of 161.1×77.4×8.2mm. The Galaxy S23 FE weighs 209 grams, measuring 158×76.5×8.2mm. The largest and heaviest is the Galaxy S24 Ultra, weighing 232 grams, with dimensions of 162.3x79x8.6 mm. The Galaxy A55 5G is the heaviest, while the Galaxy Z Flip5 is the most compact when folded.
The battery capacity of selected models ranges from 3700 mAh to 5000 mAh. The Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, promising robust battery life. All support 25 watts of charging, but the Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with 45 watts of fast charging capability. The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy S23 FE also offer 10-watt wireless charging and the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 FE include reverse charging. Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A55 5G do not support wireless charging.
Which is the most powerful and which is the best screen?
Samsung smartphones vary significantly in terms of power and storage capacities. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and 12 GB of RAM, is positioned at the top in terms of performance. Followed by the Galaxy S23 FE and the Galaxy Z Flip5, both with a cutting-edge processor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 but with 8 GB of RAM. The Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A25 5G use less powerful Exynos processors, with 8 GB and 6 GB of RAM respectively. The internal storage capacity of these models is also varied, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra offering up to 1TB, a significant advantage for those who need large storage space.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with its 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, a brightness of 2600 cd/m² and a resolution of 1440×3120 pixels. The Galaxy Z Flip5 offers an innovative format with two AMOLED screens, the main 6.7-inch screen of which also reaches an impressive brightness of 1750 cd/m². Other models, such as the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy S23 FE, offer high-quality screens with a maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m² and 1450 cd/m² respectively. All models support a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring a smooth viewing experience.
What configurations for photos and what connectivity?
When it comes to photography, setups vary greatly between these models. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is exceptional with a 200-megapixel main sensor and 50- and 10-megapixel telephoto lenses, delivering unmatched quality and versatility for optical zooms. The Galaxy S23 FE follows with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. The Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A25 5G feature solid configurations for the more affordable ranges, with 50-megapixel main sensors. The Galaxy Z Flip5, although compact, maintains a respectable competence with two 12-megapixel sensors. The most efficient selfie sensor is that of the Galaxy A55 5G, with 32 megapixels, compared to 10 to 13 megapixels for other models.
In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 FE support the latest Wi-Fi 7 and 6E standard respectively, while the other models support up to Wi-Fi 6. All models offer NFC and Bluetooth . No mobile phone offers a jack socket.
As for security, the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 FE feature under-display fingerprint readers, while other models place them on the sleep button, which could affect usability according to user preferences. Waterproof certifications also vary, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 FE offering superior IP68 protection, compared to IP67 for the Galaxy A55 5G, and no notable certifications for the Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy Z Flip5, although the latter is protected against water (IPX8).
