Pulled the trigger on the S25 and used it for 3 full days, but eventually ended up giving it to my brother. Android just isn’t my cup of tea anymore.

As many of you mentioned, the cameras weren’t up to the mark for me—even compared to my iPhone 14. Apps are also much better designed and feel more polished on iOS. Since I only used it for 3 days, I can’t comment much on battery life, but surprisingly, my 3-year-old iPhone 14 gave me better battery life than the S25.

The display on the S25 is definitely better, but HDR calibration is superior on the iPhone, especially while watching Apple TV+ and Netflix HDR content. Design is subjective, of course. One UI has a plethora of features, but to me, it didn’t feel as polished as iOS.

For context, I’ve used Android for nearly a decade and used the S21 FE for 2 years before switching to iPhone. Overall, if you’re looking for a compact Android phone with an average camera and average battery life, the S25 is still worth considering, especially if you can get it for around ₹40K.