Samsung Galaxy S25 vs S9: 7 Years of Smartphone Evolution
We tested Samsung's 2025 flagship against the beloved 2018 classic to measure exactly how much has changed in display technology, camera performance, and processing power.
The 7-Year Specification Leap
Display
S9:
5.8" 1440p
S25:
6.3" 4K Dynamic AMOLED 3X
Improvement:
+126% PPI
Performance
S9:
Exynos 9810
S25:
Exynos 2500
Improvement:
+850% CPU
Camera
S9:
12MP (f/1.5)
S25:
200MP (f/1.2)
Improvement:
+16x resolution
Camera Comparison: From Good to Supercomputational
Performance Benchmarks: The Raw Numbers
Geekbench 6 (Multi)
12,850
S25 (Exynos 2500)
1,350
S9 (Exynos 9810)
3DMark Wild Life
14,200
S25 (Xclipse 940)
2,100
S9 (Mali-G72)
Storage Speed
4,800 MB/s
S25 (UFS 4.0)
550 MB/s
S9 (UFS 2.1)
Real-World Usage Differences
- App Launch: 0.3s vs 1.8s average (6x faster)
- 4K Export: 22s vs 4min 15s (12x faster)
- Battery Life: 18h vs 5h screen-on time
Should You Upgrade in 2025?
Reasons to Upgrade from S9:
- Security: S9 stopped receiving updates in 2021
- 5G/6G: Modern network compatibility
- AI Features: Real-time translation, advanced camera AI
- Battery Health: 7-year-old batteries degrade significantly
Reasons to Keep S9:
- Headphone Jack: Still works perfectly
- Compact Size: 5.8" vs 6.3" display
- For Basic Use: Calls, messaging still functional
The Verdict: While the S9 remains usable for basic tasks, the S25 represents a monumental leap in every technical aspect. The upgrade is essential for security-conscious users and anyone needing modern features, but the S9 holds nostalgic value as one of Samsung's last "compact" flagships.
You may find this product on Amazon:
View on Amazon ↗As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Post a Comment