In the grand scheme of smartphone evolution, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus feel like evolutionary dead ends – a strange but true verdict after a week of testing. Both phones are iterative updates to the S22 and S22 Plus, with modest improvements to the camera, battery life, and performance. Yet, these improvements are unlikely to sway users to upgrade. The S25 duo is competent but uninspiring, lacking the groundbreaking features or design changes to justify their existence. While they’re more refined than their predecessors, their raison d’être remains elusive, leaving us to wonder if Samsung has lost its mojo in the flagship smartphone market.