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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

R13,000
SKU: 5668
Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: 10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520)
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB
Display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak)
Camera: 50MP
OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.8

Display 9 / 10
Camera 8 / 10
Performance 9 / 10
Battery 9 / 10

PROS

Armor aluminum frame, IP68.
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz.
Triple rear camera with 50MP, 8MP, 12MP.
Stereo speakers, NFC and Fingerprint.
Si/C Li-Ion battery with 45W charging.

CONS

3.5mm jack unavailable.
FM is not supported.
4900mAh battery capacity.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: South African Pricing & Availability Guide

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (Fan Edition) balances high-end capability with cost-conscious design. It bridges the gap between Samsung’s flagship tier and its mid-range catalog, making it a popular choice for South Africans who want flagship-level performance and premium software longevity without the steeper price tags of the core S25 lineup.

Pricing Breakdown

The Galaxy S25 FE enters the South African market with baseline pricing starting at roughly R13,000 (typically for the 128GB network or promotional variants). Depending on configuration upgrades, such as the 256GB storage model, or standard retail margins, you can expect outright cash prices to sit comfortably between R12,500 and R14,999.

Please Note: Final in-store pricing varies based on localized retail promotions, regional stock availability, and whether the device is bought cash upfront or bundled into a cellular contract.

Where to Buy in South Africa

The Galaxy S25 FE features extensive availability across South Africa’s key retail, apparel, and cellular network ecosystems.

1. E-Commerce & Tech Powerhouses

For direct cash buyers looking to find seasonal discounts, competitive trade-in opportunities, or swift home delivery:

Takealot: South Africa’s largest digital marketplace regularly hosts promotional pricing, making it a prime spot to look for under-R13,000 listings.
HiFi Corp & Makro: Excellent options for outright physical cash purchases, often providing store rewards points or extended tech warranties at checkout.
Game: Frequently highlights mid-to-high tier mobile devices in their weekly tech flyers, offering accessible credit options.

2. Clothing Outlets & Everyday Retailers

Great if you intend to buy via a pre-established retail account, store card, or modern split-payment structures:

Foschini Group (TFG) / Hi Online: Available via their integrated tech counters, allowing account holders to spread the cost over convenient monthly terms.
Mr Price: Offers a straightforward cash-and-carry retail option in selected clothing branches with a growing cellular footprint.
PEP & Ackermans: While known primarily for budget phones, their premium tech kiosks occasionally supply upper-mid-range models like the FE on a secure, upfront cash basis.

3. Cellular Networks & Mobile Specialists

Ideal for consumers looking to upgrade existing phone lines or absorb the cost of the phone across a multi-month contract:

MTN: Features the 5G-enabled S25 FE across various monthly contract tiers (spanning 24 or 36 months), usually bundled with promotional network data and voice minutes.
Cellucity & 4U: Independent mobile experts offering streamlined assistance for contract upgrades, personalized device configurations, and robust trade-in deals.
Chatz Connect: A trusted localized network partner providing personalized customer service and distinct network package options.

Key Buyer Considerations

Contract vs. Cash: Because the S25 FE costs upwards of R13,000, checking the total cost of ownership on a 36-month contract through networks like MTN can often feel more manageable than a large upfront cash layout.
Value Retention: Look out for official Samsung launch or seasonal bundles, which occasionally package the phone with promotional extras like a pair of Galaxy Buds or a fast-charging block.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Announced	04 September, 2025
Released	04 September, 2025
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 13,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 3.02 x 0.29 in)
Weight	190 g (6.70 oz)
Protection	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Enhanced armor aluminum frame
Colors	Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak)
Size	6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR
Selfie Camera	12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 16
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	One UI 8

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Xclipse 940
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128GB/256GB/512GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing Samsung DeX Circle to Search

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	4900 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	45W wired, PD, QC2, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless

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