25 W fast charging phones: 11 models

Decision table

25 W Fast Charging: which one for what?

The 11 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold680%

Leads for Photo / Video: Samsung Galaxy S2682%

Leads for Battery Life: Samsung Galaxy A07 5G85%

Leads for Daily Use: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip884%

#1#3#4#10
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung
7.6" · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 50 MP
80% 77% 61% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 4400 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#2#2#5#11
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung
8.0" · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 200 MP
80% 82% 61% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 4400 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#6#6#9#6
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6Samsung
6.7" · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 50 MP
68% 68% 52% 70%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#7#7#8#4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7Samsung
6.9" · Exynos 2500 · 50 MP
68% 68% 55% 73%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#4#9#7#1
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung
6.9" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
73% 61% 60% 84%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 2 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 2 months on the market
#8#8#2#2
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung
6.7" · Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP
64% 61% 69% 79%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 5000 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 3 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 3 months on the market
#3#1#6#3
Samsung Galaxy S26Samsung
6.3" · Varies by market · 50 MP
73% 82% 60% 78%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 67mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 7 months on the market
#9#11#1#8
Samsung Galaxy A07 5GSamsung
6.7" · Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP
63% 55% 85% 68%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 6000 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 9 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market
#11#10#3#5
Samsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung
6.7" · Exynos 1330 · 50 MP
51% 56% 64% 70%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 5000 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#5#4#10#7
Samsung Galaxy S25 EdgeSamsung
6.7" · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 200 MP
68% 73% 50% 69%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#10#5#11#9
Samsung Galaxy S25Samsung
6.2" · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 50 MP
63% 72% 47% 67%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- 20 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 67mm telephoto reach
- 20 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 20 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 20 months on the market — a successor may be near