128GB Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Unlocked Smartphone (Jet Black)

balloonshark

Jul 11, 2026 5:08 PM

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Quote from Scott-T

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Is that bad? Good?

Good question. I wish they would have provided some context. Here is what AI says. If anyone disagrees with the following please add your input.

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Understanding "Chipset Performs Very Close to an 8‑Gen 2" for the Galaxy S25 FE

When someone says the Galaxy S25 FE's chipset "performs very close to an 8‑Gen 2", they're comparing its real‑world performance to that of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip — a flagship processor from 2021 that was widely regarded as one of the best mobile CPUs at the time.

Why the comparison matters

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was a top‑tier CPU in 2021, with a 1‑core Cortex‑X1 at 3.19 GHz, 3 cores at 2.84 GHz, and 6 cores at 2.0 GHz, paired with the Adreno 730 GPU. It was known for smooth multitasking, heavy gaming, and high‑end app performance.

The Galaxy S25 FE uses the Exynos 2400 (4 nm, 10‑core) with:

1× 3.2 GHz Cortex‑X4

2× 2.9 GHz Cortex‑A720

3× 2.6 GHz Cortex‑A720

4× 1.95 GHz Cortex‑A520

AMD Xclipse 940 GPU en.droidchart.comen.droidchart.com+1.

Why it's "close to 8‑Gen 2"

Architecture & clock speed: The Cortex‑X4 is faster than the Cortex‑X1, and the Exynos 2400's CPU/GPU combo is more modern than the 8‑Gen 2's.

Performance in practice: Benchmarks (e.g., AnTuTu ~1.68 M) and real‑world tests show the S25 FE handles heavy multitasking, gaming, and app loading with performance only slightly below or comparable to the 8‑Gen 2 in many scenarios en.droidchart.comen.droidchart.com+1.

Minor differences: The 8‑Gen 2 had a more mature manufacturing process and slightly better GPU efficiency, but the Exynos 2400's higher‑clocked CPU cores and modern GPU make the gap small.

Bottom line

If someone says the S25 FE's CPU "performs very close to an 8‑Gen 2," they mean it's flagship‑level in today's context, offering performance that's only marginally behind the best chips from 2021. For most users, that's more than enough for gaming, multitasking, and heavy apps — especially since the S25 FE also gets One UI 8 and Android 16 for smoother software performance

Here is a review with performance info: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_...2880p4.php

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Razgriz01

Jul 11, 2026 5:11 PM

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Quote from balloonshark

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Good question. I wish they would have provided some context. Here is what AI says.

AI is very often wrong and should not be so blindly used, especially for trying to help others

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balloonshark

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Quote from Razgriz01

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AI is very often wrong and should not be so blindly used, especially for trying to help others

I'm aware but is it wrong in this case? We have to get an answer from somewhere and waiting around on SD for an answer is useless much of the time.

I would have done a direct comparison but I don't know if there is more than one 2nd gen CPU. I did provide a link to a review which also compares it to other phones.

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SharpSuit1246

Jul 11, 2026 7:22 PM

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SharpSuit1246Jul 11, 2026 7:22 PM

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This or a Google pixel 10 pro

georged486

Jul 11, 2026 8:00 PM

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Quote from SharpSuit1246

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This or a Google pixel 10 pro

I was deciding between those and the Pixel 10 Pro won me over on better telephoto camera.

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SpyrusNViware

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Jul 11, 2026 9:43 PM

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SpyrusNViware

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Jul 11, 2026 9:43 PM

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Well, I got 3 of these (unlocked) from Total Wireless for free with service. My average cost was $126. I sold them immediately for $400 each. I also got the Metro deal, and that cost me about $172. Obviously I need to wait a year for that one to unlock. It's sitting idle in a box, and I'm about half way to unlock day. I'm not in a hurry as I'm still loving the Motorola Edge 2024 I got from Total that unlocked in 60 days.

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HenBoogie123

Jul 12, 2026 2:22 AM

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256gb should be standard. 128gb is not enough.

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SpyrusNViware

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Jul 12, 2026 3:30 AM

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Quote from HenBoogie123

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256gb should be standard. 128gb is not enough.

Well, I disagree. 128GB is plenty for a lot of people I have a 256GB device, but only 79GB is used. And there's a bunch on there I don't need or use. So even if I had a 128GB device, I'd have almost 50GB free. If they need to make 128GB devices to keep costs at a lower entry point, that's good for a lot of people. People who need more storage will need to pay extra. I wouldn't like Samsung to start this phone at $100 higher just because you think 256GB should be standard.

Last edited by SpyrusNViware July 12, 2026 at 08:42 AM.

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omar305

Jul 12, 2026 3:49 AM

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omar305Jul 12, 2026 3:49 AM

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Not the best device

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shark50521

Jul 12, 2026 3:54 AM

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Quote from omar305

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Not the best device

It's not trying to be for that price. It suits my day to day just fine.

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Eragorn

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Quote from vamos_hablar

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Would do it if it was 256gb 🫤

Same. My only complaint with my pixel 9 pro is the storage at 128gb. almost always at just 10gb free.

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ElatedSummer9477

Jul 12, 2026 4:13 AM

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ElatedSummer9477Jul 12, 2026 4:13 AM

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Hoping for a deal on an unblocked Pixel 10 soon :3 gogogo

(or maybe it's better to wait until BF, assuming there's no price increase due to mem and chip shortage)

Ride_The_Sky

Jul 12, 2026 4:49 AM

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This is a good phone that makes A series pretty irrelevant at this price point. I guess it's important to chrkc the model number to make sure it has all the bands, in case that's still an issue with unlocked phones. I had a major problem by getting "unlocked" phone turned out did not have enough bands and reception was pretty bad on my carrier.

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Peerless_Warrior

Jul 12, 2026 5:18 AM

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Quote from Cadd

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I would be on this if it were 256GB. I'm still running my S20 FE with snapdragon. I'm still a little hesitant with Exynos, as i haven't researched enough in recent years to see how much it has improved. I remember reading 5 or 6 years ago that Exynos isn't close in terms of performance or efficiency compared to snapdragon. Anyone with an Exynos chip in a recent phone? Any complaints?

Why get a device with this kind of camera, and use 128gb? 128gb is really less after you account for system updates, basic apps, etc. you're never getting 128gb. A few 4k videos will swallow this amount fast! If the person doesn't use the camera what's the point of even getting a phone like this.

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carbonfiber

Jul 12, 2026 5:35 AM

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carbonfiberJul 12, 2026 5:35 AM

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i'm using it, 128GB is the UFS 3.1 not UFS 4.0 with the 256GB model.
mine is pretty full even I don't have much videos and pictures.

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