Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 FE, the latest addition to its Galaxy S25 series, which is available to pre-order now
Jake Hackney Senior Consumer Writer
09:37, 21 Sep 2025
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Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE on September 4.
Samsung has released a new edition of its Galaxy smartphone series to rival Apple’s iPhone 17. Earlier this month, Samsung rolled out the Galaxy S25 FE, hailed as the ‘newest and most attainable addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup’.
It came days before Apple’s annual showcase, where the tech giant finally unveiled its latest smartphones, including the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air. Pre-orders for the new iPhones are currently live at retailers such as Sky Mobile, Mobiles.co.uk and Amazon, but Android fans may be swayed by the latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy S25 family.
The S25 FE is part of Samsung’s budget-friendly ‘Fan Edition’ series and starts at £649 from Samsung and Amazon, which is £150 less than the iPhone 17. But for customers who prefer to spread the cost with a contract, Sky Mobile’s £23 launch deal offers £368 worth of freebies, including a free Galaxy Watch7 and a pair of Galaxy Buds3 FE at no extra cost.
The phone comes with a 100MB data allowance, but for those needing more data, Sky’s data plans offer 3GB for £6 or 50GB for £12. One key factor to bear in mind is that Sky’s £23 deal is based on a 36-month contract, but customers can switch to a new phone anytime after 24 months without any additional charges.
While the more affordable S25 FE may not pack as much punch as the new iPhone 17 range, it still offers impressive features. It boasts a 6.7″ dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 12MP ultra-wide camera and 50MP wide camera, plus 256GB of storage, a robust 4,900 mAh battery and an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, reports the Daily Record.
Get a free £370 tech bundle with the Galaxy S25 FE
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Sky Mobile shoppers ordering a Samsung Galaxy S25 FE can get a free Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Buds3 FE at no extra cost.
The phone also comes with a range of Galaxy AI functions such as Generative Edit and Circle to Search, in addition to Google’s AI-powered Gemini Live. All these features are housed in an enhanced Armor Aluminum frame with a slim, lightweight design and available in four colours: Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy and White.
Meanwhile, Currys-backed retailer Mobiles.co.uk is offering the device on iD Mobile’s £26.99 unlimited data package, though this doesn’t come with free earbuds. Unveiling the latest model, Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, said: “Galaxy S25 FE plays an important role as a gateway into the broader Galaxy AI ecosystem, making these experiences more attainable for a wider range of users
“With expanded personalised AI experiences and AI-powered photography and editing tools, Galaxy S25 FE empowers more people to bring greater convenience and creativity into their everyday lives.”
The Galaxy S25 FE boasts a wealth of artificial intelligence features
Prior to its release, Daily Express Tech Editor Dave Snelling tested the Galaxy S25 FE for himself and said: “The new S25 FE is another decent device from Samsung. It feels super premium in the hand and has a pixel-packed 6.7-inch display.
“There are all the AI smarts found on the standard S25, including full Google Gemini access, plus other features such as fast charging and a toughened design. No, it doesn’t get the impressive Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the cameras can’t match the Ultra and there are less colour choices but if those things don’t worry you then the FE is one to watch out for.
“The only issues from my short time with this phone could be that it only comes in one large screen size, and it is still pretty expensive. Samsung has got some promotional offers, but I can’t help thinking a £599 price tag would seem more appealing.”