Samsung US brings back free storage upgrades for the Galaxy S25 series

21 February 2025
Well, free for the S25 Ultra, for the S25 and S25+ it is $10 and $20 more, respectively, to double the storage.

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just a prof that removing the SD CARD was mostly\alomst 100% for making more money.
and 'do you a favor' they give 'free storage'. how shameful. money donky.

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    instead of reducing the price, the brands trick customers into paying more for what they don't need. then they will talk about environments and blah blah in big seminars.
    Hypocrites!

      Anonymous, 20 hours agoTwo words: Control Center.Does not look like iOS at all.

        Anonymous, 20 hours agoGot ‘em! 😂Got who? Am I supposed to buy a Samsung or iPhone because of that comment? Naah, still don't feel like buying a midrange phone ar flagship prices.

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          • 20 hours ago

          DarlingYext, 23 hours ago"The assertion that Chinese UIs don't heavily mim... moreTwo words: Control Center.

            DarlingYext, 23 hours ago"The assertion that Chinese UIs don't heavily mim... moreWhat is anon yyx doing?

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              • 20 hours ago

              Anonymous, 22 Feb 2025Whats the other option then? Chinese entry level phone p... moreGot ‘em! 😂

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                • 21 hours ago

                ProMaxUltraAreBricks, 21 Feb 2025Choosing a big compagny like Samsung, Apple and Google offe... moreCouldn’t have written a better post myself.

                  ProMaxUltraAreBricks, 22 Feb 2025The terms "Knox Matrix," "HOP 3.0," &qu... more"The assertion that Chinese UIs don't heavily mimic iOS is demonstrably false in many cases. Origin OS.."

                  You clearly haven't used Origin OS, while I have and I have also used iOS, and one is nothing like the other.

                  "..copied features like the exact same ios Dynamic Island."

                  The only thing I can agree with. That doesn't mean the whole UI is like iOS, it's not.

                  Oh for the love of god please stop with this blind test nonsense, the S series devices can take good pictures sure, in a vacuum, but in actual real world use they get beaten by multiple year old chinese flagships.

                    DarlingYext, 22 Feb 2025"Knox Matrix (now with quantum), HOP 3.0, a robust eco... moreThe terms "Knox Matrix," "HOP 3.0," "ecosystem," and "deep customization" aren't just "random words", they represent tangible features that directly impact the user experience: enhanced security, device interoperability, and personalized usability.

                    Regarding update speed, a delay of several months is significant, and it's understandable to be frustrated. While Samsung could potentially release updates faster, their stated priority is stability, this is also currently happening with Zenfone or Motorola flagship for Android 15 rollout. But, I agree, this year, One UI 7 release on older devices is too slow and does have negative impact on Samsung.

                    Concerning the customisation, One UI, especially with Good Lock modules (like the new unique Home Up DIY home screen), offers a unique level of customization unmatched by most other mainstream Android skins.

                    The assertion that Chinese UIs don't heavily mimic iOS is demonstrably false in many cases. Origin OS (Vivo in BBK group), for example, has drawn considerable criticism for its clear visual similarities to iOS in the home screen design, Control Center design, and even copied features like the exact same ios Dynamic Island. Look at side-by-side comparisons, the resemblance is undeniable and widely known.

                    Finally, regarding computational photography, MKBHD's 2024 blind smartphone camera test (a large scale, average user preference based test) showed the Samsung S23 (with a sensor shared with the S24/S25) outperforming all Chinese flagship competitors (fifth place) in overall appeal to most people, not just so called "photography experts".

                    The S25 do not have better sensors than Chinese flagships, but, as shown with this test, Samsung have better computational photography algorithms for most people on the S serie.

                      DarlingYext, 22 Feb 2025"Knox Matrix (now with quantum), HOP 3.0, a robust eco... moreSee dual conversion gain videos to see what I'm talking about

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                        • 22 Feb 2025

                        KinG, 22 Feb 2025In the mall near my home, the Samsung shop has closed and h... moreSamsung was my favourite for many yrs as well. But this time I simply refused to buy same old S25. I'm going to try iphone.

                          DarlingYext, 22 Feb 2025"Knox Matrix (now with quantum), HOP 3.0, a robust eco... moreAnd they absolutely won't be able to "compensate" worse camera hardware when others start using sensors in 14-bit mode.

                            ProMaxUltraAreBricks, 22 Feb 2025While having "flashy specs" (like megapixels or R... more"Knox Matrix (now with quantum), HOP 3.0, a robust ecosystem, and deep customization... (Theme Park, Home Up...)"

                            So better specs won't help the user experience, but these random words do? Let's just leave it at that. lol

                            "Samsung prioritizes a more stable rollout, even if it takes a month or two longer. "

                            Half a year isn't a month or a two. They could deliver updates earlier before, and while there were always bugs in them, they were never horrible. Don't tell me that you actually believe that Samsung isn't intentionally holding back the updates.

                            "Getting Android 15 quickly on a 3-year-old Chinese flagship is great.."

                            While I got my update early it isn't bug ridden, it is perfectly fine. ( Origin OS5 )

                            "User experience is subjective. One UI offers the most customization options within the mainstream Android space."

                            How would you know which one is the most customisable?

                            "The concern with some Chinese UIs is their tendency to heavily mimic iOS.."

                            That's just straight up not true.

                            "..better computational photography.."

                            Better than which brand? Certainly not better than Oppo, vivo, or Huawei.

                              DarlingYext, 22 Feb 2025"While Chinese phones can be tempting due to lower pri... moreWhile having "flashy specs" (like megapixels or RAM) don't always equal a better overall experience. Samsung also offers unique features for exemple DeX, better computational photography, Knox Matrix (now with quantum), HOP 3.0, a robust ecosystem, and deep customization... (Theme Park, Home Up...) that go beyond just specifications. It's about the integration of hardware and software.

                              Getting Android 15 quickly on a 3-year-old Chinese flagship is great, but long-term support is about updates and security patches over many years. Samsung prioritizes a more stable rollout, even if it takes a month or two longer. Most users would prefer a stable One UI 7 experience over a rushed, potentially buggy one. Plus, users continue to get regular security patches during that wait.

                              User experience is subjective. One UI offers the most customization options within the mainstream Android space. The concern with some Chinese UIs is their tendency to heavily mimic iOS, at which point, the user may just buy an iPhone to have a better software experience.

                              All Android phones depreciate, Samsung phones, particularly flagships, generally hold their value better than many Chinese brands, especially Samsung devices within Samsung's own trade-in programs with great deals. Although, in some regions, trade-in options for certain Chinese brands (like Realme, Oppo, Vivo...) might be limited, like carrier in my country don't trade these brand devices. But still, Apple undeniably retains the best resale value overall.

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                                • 22 Feb 2025

                                Anonymous, 22 Feb 2025The sales of S series increases ever year consecutively sin... moreDon't rely on their advertisement. There is no much sales for their midrange and high end phones.

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                                  • 22 Feb 2025

                                  Why won't they ? They do because there is decreased in sales of S25 series.

                                    ProMaxUltraAreBricks, 21 Feb 2025Choosing a big compagny like Samsung, Apple and Google offe... more"While Chinese phones can be tempting due to lower prices and flashy specs.."

                                    Those "flashy specs" are just simply better features, to me chinese flagships weren't and still aren't tempting due to their price, only reason I get them is their features, and their software.

                                    "..there are trade-offs in software support, user experience, resale value, and ethical considerations."

                                    In what way are there trade-offs in any of those?

                                    Let's start with software support. I have Android 15 on my 3 year old chinese flagship, while people with 1 year old Sansung flagship phones don't. Their support will be longer sure, but it doesn't matter if the updates come this late, you might need to switch phones before it even gets updated it seems like, and this is the FIRST year for those phones, not the 7th, can't even imagine how late they will give updates the older the device gets.

                                    Okay, so user experience, which is subjective, I prefer anything but One UI so to me that would be a trade-off.

                                    As for resale value, well I'm sorry but Samsung phones don't age well, they lose most of their value when they are 1 year old, after that their price is going down as much as it can.

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                                      • 22 Feb 2025

                                      Nameless, 22 Feb 2025What you say sounds like cheap info for shareholders. In ot... moreIn the mall near my home, the Samsung shop has closed and has been replaced by an Oppo shop...sign of new era. Sad, Samsung was my favorite brand.

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                                        • 22 Feb 2025

                                        Anonymous, 22 Feb 2025The sales of S series increases ever year consecutively sin... moreWhat you say sounds like cheap info for shareholders. In other words it's propaganda. Even if it's true, at what price they reach those numbers? Selling them without profit?

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