We’re now keeping our phones longer between upgrades, which is why the guaranteed minimum support periods are extending across the board. It is clear that this update decision from Samsung will affect millions of users, and while three-monthly updates is better than no updates, it doesn’t help when there’s an urgent fix mid-cycle.

The Galaxy S25+ sits in the middle of the S25 lineup, which includes the larger Galaxy S25 Ultra and the smaller Galaxy S25 (starting at $799.99). The S25+ shares the design and cameras of the base S25 but has a large, high-resolution screen like the Ultra.

Samsung's first 2025 flagship releases are out. Here's how to base models compare as we take a look at the Galaxy S25 vs Pixel 9.