Samsung Galaxy A25
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- Anonymous
- R1V
- 18 Aug 2024
Whoever wants a compact affordable phone needs to unite and publicize it. A Change.org petition can help achieve that. And if many people sign it, it will show Samsung the significant demand and potential profitability.
I wrote up a text, but I’m not good with tech or managing petitions online. If someone savvy wants to step up and do the petition, they can then post the link here and people can share it around and hopefully it will go viral and garner many signatures. I give my full permission to whoever wants to use the text below for it:
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In recent years, phones have grown increasingly large, heavy, and cumbersome. While this trend benefits users who prefer larger displays and batteries, it excludes those who prioritize lighter, more compact devices that fit comfortably in their pockets and reduce hand strain. While the former group has access to numerous options across various price ranges, the latter faces a severe lack of choices, as the few available compact phones are expensive, making them out of reach to those with limited means. For example, Samsung’s expensive S-series features a compact phone that’s very popular each year (most recently the S24), but Samsung does not provide affordable options for lower-income customers or those in disadvantaged and underprivileged communities who need a smaller device. While they produce numerous budget phones each year, all of them are big and heavy.
Therefore, we urge Samsung to address this gap by restarting the production of a mid-range and/or budget device that matches the size and weight of the smaller S-series phone. Given their capacity to produce numerous devices annually, this shouldn’t be hard. The potential profit could be substantial, as the demand for this is greater than for some of their existing budget options. And relying on secondhand electronics should never be one’s only recourse. We also call on other manufacturers to take similar steps.
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- Anonymous
- vaj
- 18 Aug 2024
Feels nicer in hand than A15 was wider awkward to handle. Sunlight good also…sound loud.
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- Anonymous
- vaj
- 18 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 17 Aug 2024Me too, that chin is just awful for a $255 midrange phone i... moreI own it chin isn’t huge go look at pixel 8a. I don’t notice chin at all when using . No stutter or anything. 120hz scrolling fast battery 2 days. Good pictures for price great and 5 OS upgrades. The A05 is way cheaper screen .
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- Anonymous
- hL{
- 17 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 16 Aug 2024Indeed. However, I'm not bothered by the large bezels,... moreMe too, that chin is just awful for a $255 midrange phone in 2024. It looks no different than my aunt's Galaxy A50s from freaking 2019!
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- Anonymous
- 0Uc
- 16 Aug 2024
JN, 15 Aug 2024Just because it's a lower-tier device doesn't mea... moreIndeed. However, I'm not bothered by the large bezels, but rather by the lack of symmetry: it has a HUGE chin! A35 and A55 look much better. I, also, like the fact there's OIS and 4K video at this price range. Plus those 4 OS updates. Overall, it's a decent enough package. Sadly, these days, Samsung only checks in. They don't bring much to the table. I remember when A52s launched. Was so amazed that you got OIS, IP67 and a Snapdragon 778G at that price! Im not gonna lie: that was one of the best phones Samsung has released, even to this day (S23 is another example). Who knows? Maybe next year's A56 will go down in history, as well.
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- below average joe
- 0Uc
- 16 Aug 2024
Middle child.
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- Anonymous
- 0Ef
- 15 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 09 Aug 2024Prefer plastic back , glass back another thing to break and... moreIs the glass back weighting more than the plastic one?
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- JN
- XUC
- 15 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 15 Aug 2024Because it's a lower tier phone.Just because it's a lower-tier device doesn't mean it doesn't deserve good looks. Take a look at all these competitors right here:
Redmi Note 13 4G, costs $138. Has a punch hole display and thinner bezels:
https://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_13_4g-12750.php
Infinix Note 40, costs $150. Once again has a punch hole display and even thinner bezels:
https://m.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_40-12877.php
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+, costs $160. Has a curved AMOLED display for a budget phone:
https://m.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_20_pro+-12770.php
Poco X6, costs $231, same as A25 in my country. The bezels effectively put Samsung's budget offerings to shame:
https://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x6-12723.php
So you see, despite all of them being relatively cheap phones under $300, they all have much more modern designs. Samsung is waaaaaay behind the curve here, and it's a shame.
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- Anonymous
- 0Uc
- 15 Aug 2024
Philanthrophe , 14 Aug 2024I wonder why Samsung companies always used old design 4 n... moreBecause it's a lower tier phone.
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- myrroon1100
- M4@
- 15 Aug 2024
You got it wrong, It is upgradable to One Ui 6.1
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- Philanthrophe
- xjH
- 14 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 13 Aug 2024And the bezels too! That bottom chin is especially horrid f... moreI wonder why Samsung companies always used old design 4 new version phone☹
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- Razor Crest
- 8ss
- 14 Aug 2024
Bodick, 13 Aug 2024You said it is stereo speakers but my item just arrived wit... moreThe handset acts as the second speaker
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- Bodick
- 3HN
- 13 Aug 2024
You said it is stereo speakers but my item just arrived with 1 speaker only ...
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- Anonymous
- 8mM
- 13 Aug 2024
Jase, 11 Aug 2024People do care about punch hole designs 😒 style matters:-wh... moreAnd the bezels too! That bottom chin is especially horrid for 2024 standards! The A25 looks almost no different than their $80 phone, the A05. What were Samsung's design department even thinking???
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- JN
- XUC
- 12 Aug 2024
Jase, 11 Aug 2024People do care about punch hole designs 😒 style matters:-wh... moreYep, if companies like Xiaomi, Honor, and Infinix can make their $200 phones look as good as their $500 and even $1000 ones, it seems odd that Samsung can't do the same.
Cheap products deserve to look stylish as well.
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- Jase
- K3q
- 11 Aug 2024
ukraina, 08 Aug 2024Samsung's biggest selling phone this year to date is t... morePeople do care about punch hole designs 😒 style matters:-why is Samsung only making the high end phones perfect and the low end phones like garbage 🤔😒 come on Samsung make the low end phones with punch hole designs as well 🤨 change the damn styles
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- JN
- XUD
- 10 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 10 Aug 2024No I copied from iPhone 15 comments I’m saying all phones o... moreLooks like someone doesn't know how to quote.
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- Anonymous
- va0
- 10 Aug 2024
JN, 09 Aug 2024Oof, Godzilla had a stroke reading this and friggin died.I’m sorry you died hahah I died also reading other comments lower down, anyhoooo buy what you like , but to much comparing
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- Anonymous
- va0
- 10 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 09 Aug 2024You say you have overheating problems with your iPhone 15 P... moreNo I copied from iPhone 15 comments I’m saying all phones overheat even expensive, however my A25 never does that much just normal warm
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- Anonymous
- bum
- 09 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 09 Aug 2024I have overheating problems with my 15 pro. It randomly ove... moreYou say you have overheating problems with your iPhone 15 Pro on your first sentence, but on your last sentence, you say you don't?
You also said on your previous comment that iOS sucks compared to One UI, so why did you buy an iPhone in the first place if you think so? ...Do you even own an iPhone?