Take a look at Those Magnetic Equipment
Be sure that to take a look at our many MagSafe guides for appropriate equipment, however I will even be including extra to this record since no longer all MagSafe equipment will paintings with the Galaxy S25’s distinctive digicam placement. If it is a easy, round accent, it’s going to most probably be OK, however better sq. or oblong magnetic equipment like MagSafe wallets won’t are compatible smartly.
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ESR HaloLock Qi2 Mini Wi-fi Charger for $17: We now have a number of nice Qi2 magnetic chargers in our Easiest Wi-fi Chargers information, however within the hobby of making sure optimum compatibility for the reason that Galaxy S25 digicam module would possibly intrude with some magnetic equipment, I will say for positive that this mini Qi2 charger works completely. It did not get too scorching, and I really like the additional coverage added to the world the place the cable meets the charging puck. The 5-foot cable is braided.
ESR MagSafe AirPlane Telephone Holder for $23: This a laugh little device is a telephone stand that may clamp onto quite a lot of surfaces. It folds up and does not take a lot house in a bag, however when you are the use of your telephone so much on a airplane to look at media, you’ll be able to affix it to the tray desk for extra ergonomic hands-free viewing. The clamp does not prolong a ton, so it would possibly not paintings on thick tables, however the magnetic connection is robust, and you’ll be able to tilt the attitude moderately a little bit.
Different Just right Display Protectors
Listed here are a number of different display screen protectors I have examined. They are all clean to use, which is a very powerful factor to search for. There is not any level in recommending a display screen protector that is onerous to put in. Have in mind, you need to re-add your fingerprints after making use of the display screen protector for biometric authentication to paintings.
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ESR Tempered Glass S25 Extremely Display Protector (3 Pack) for $14: 3 tempered glass display screen protectors for $13? That is shockingly reasonably-priced. I saved in search of a catch, however this ESR protector used to be visually very similar to most of the others I have examined and boasts most of the identical claims. It is extremely clean to put in—just like the Dbrand, you pull a tab whenever you position the telephone within the applicator software. This guarantees best possible set up, and I had 0 air bubbles. Sadly, it is only to be had for the Galaxy S25 Extremely, or I might have advisable it over the pricier Dbrand. It comes with the overall cleansing package, together with alcohol wipes, a microfiber fabric, mud removing stickers, and a squeegee. I additionally examined ESR’s Privateness Display Protector, however I did not love it: It noticeably affected the display screen high quality, making it dimmer general and appearing muted colours.
BodyGuardz Natural 3 Display Protector for $34 (Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, S25 Extremely, S25 Edge): Kudos to BodyGuardz for being some of the handiest corporations providing a cardboard set up software as an alternative of plastic. Critically, display screen protectors produce such a lot plastic waste, however this one is minimum. Even the tempered-glass display screen protector is constructed from 30 % recycled glass. It comes with the standard cleansing package, and the appliance used to be large clean. This one does not quilt the selfie digicam however has a little bit hole for it, not like the ESR. Too dangerous you handiest get one.
Spigen GlasTR EZ Are compatible Display Protector (2 Pack) for $19: Spigen’s tempered glass display screen protectors are simply as clean to put in because the others on this record, and include the standard cleansing equipment for prepping your instrument. I did have a couple of air bubbles after set up, however all of them disappeared mins later. You get two on this pack. I additionally examined the “Professional” model for the Galaxy S25 Edge, which does not really feel other to my eyes from the usual EZ Are compatible (I believe it is simply to indicate that it is no longer appropriate with any of the opposite S25 telephones). It used to be simply as clean to use.
Zagg Glass Elite Display Protector for $45: This display screen protector is to be had for all of the Galaxy S25 vary, and I examined it at the Galaxy S25 Edge. Set up wasn’t too onerous the use of Zagg’s software software, although it is not my favourite gadget. You handiest get one tempered glass protector, and general, this simply is not as nice price. Attempt to catch it on sale.
Zagg Glass Elite Digital camera Lens Protector for $25: I attempted 3 digicam lens protectors—from ESR, BodyGuardz, and Zagg—and the appliance procedure for each and every used to be nearly equivalent. The benefit of the Zagg variant is that it is to be had for all 3 Samsung telephones, although the ESR protector is maximum economical. Then again, you want to watch out when pairing this with a case. Those lens protectors are including a cumbersome quilt in your lens, and that may make it difficult for the telephone to suit positive circumstances. If the telephone case has an open digicam design, then you will not have problems. For my part, I believe these items are overkill.
Caudabe CrystalShield Display Protector (2-Pack) for $29: Caudabe’s software procedure has the prospective to permit some mud to fall at the again of the display screen protector all through the set up procedure, which is what came about on my first strive. Fortunately, there used to be a 2nd one, and the appliance used to be clean crusing. It is smartly priced for 2 tempered glass protectors, although nonetheless no longer a continuing set up procedure like Dbrand or Spigen.
Different Instances to Believe
UAG Pathfinder Magnetic Case for $60: I examined a host of alternative UAG circumstances, from the Monarch Professional and Civilian to the Plyo Professional, however I believe the Pathfinder has the most efficient aesthetic, particularly within the shiny yellow colour. The buttons are clicky, there is a magnet embedded within the center for Qi2 give a boost to, and the sides across the display screen and cameras are raised rather smartly. The case is a little bit slippery, however that is my handiest criticism in the event you just like the loud design.
Spigen Nano Pop MagFit Magnetic Case for $19: It is just to be had for the Galaxy S25 Extremely presently, however it is a easy magnetic case that is very inexpensive. It really works with Qi2 and Qi chargers, the S Pen is definitely obtainable, and the buttons are clicky.
BodyGuardz Paradigm Professional Warmth-Regulating Magnetic Case for $60: Most effective to be had for the Galaxy S25 Extremely, this situation is designed to vent warmth clear of the again of the telephone in order that there are not any scorching spots when you find yourself gaming. I have examined this situation earlier than for the iPhone and did not realize a distinction, however what I really like this situation for is the directional backside speaker—it makes the bottom-firing audio system of the Galaxy S25 Extremely shoot upward in your face when keeping the telephone, which is good when gaming in panorama orientation as a result of my grip ceaselessly blocks the telephone’s audio system. It additionally has a integrated lanyard, comes with a magnet for Qi2 charging, and has clicky buttons. The obvious black design is dull, although, and the fabric is slippery. I additionally examined the BodyGuardz Ace Professional, however I discovered it onerous to get entry to the S Pen stylus.
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Casely Daring Flex + MagSafe Case for $30: Casely has such a lot of stunning designs to make a choice from, whether or not you wish to have tiny adorable ghosts at the again of your Samsung telephone or a scenic mountain panorama. This example is made up of a difficult shell external and a semi-flexible inside. Then again, the entire thing is moderately cumbersome. I attempted it at the Galaxy S25 Extremely, an already thick telephone, and it made it even more difficult to make use of. The perimeters are considerably raised above the display screen, offering nice coverage, along clicky buttons. I did to find the S Pen onerous to get entry to, although. You additionally get magnets within the case, enabling Qi2 capability.
Poetic Neon S25 Edge for $17 and S25 Extremely Case for $20: I attempted Poetic’s cumbersome and extremely protecting Spartan case, and did not love it. It is unpleasant! The Mother or father is a cast possibility, however I just like the Neon essentially the most. It appears to be like wise. The perimeters across the display screen are raised, the sides are grippy, and the buttons are clicky. (It is just to be had for the Extremely and Edge.) The design is inconspicuous, although you could hate the huge Poetic branding at the again.
Benks ArmorAir Aurora for $50 and ArmorPro Montage for $43: The Aurora and Montage circumstances are handiest to be had for the S25 Edge and the S25 Extremely. The super-thin Aurora is just about just like the aramid fiber Pitaka I like to recommend above, with the exception of Benks employs Kevlar. The digicam cutout is a bit more pronounced and protecting. I discovered it a lot more difficult to take away and ended up cracking a small a part of the case as I used to be pulling it off. The Montage is a special more or less case altogether—nonetheless skinny, however no longer up to the fiber circumstances. The soft-touch subject matter is good to the touch, and the magnets are rather sturdy. I simply do not love the Monstage Artwork branding at the again.
OtterBox Symmetry Extremely-Narrow Transparent Magnetic Case for $48: A easy transparent case with magnets, it is onerous to not like this Symmetry case from OtterBox. Buttons are responsive, there are lanyard loops within the corners, and the fee is cheap. I have already got a couple of scuffs at the case that don’t seem to be coming off, although, which is not a nice signal for longevity.
Pitaka PinButton Galaxy S25 Extremely Magnetic Case for $70: Here is a nifty case that tries to do one thing other. Pitaka’s PinButton is a narrow case with clicky buttons, correct port cutouts, and a pleasing textured really feel. It additionally provides 3 further buttons in your Samsung telephone. Those are configurable buttons, they usually paintings thru a mixture of NFC and Samsung’s Routines. When you’re taking it out of the field, you’ll be able to faucet your telephone to the again of the case to get directions on how you can arrange the buttons, and they are rather easy. I arrange the buttons to cause Do Now not Disturb mode, and every other to show it off. You’ll be way more ingenious, although. I’ve spotted the buttons can infrequently take a couple of presses to paintings, however this may simply be a lengthen with NFC.
ESR HaloLock Vintage Hybrid Case for $20: Most effective to be had for the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Extremely presently, that is my 2nd favourite transparent case after the Dbrand advice above. The fabric feels great, smudges are clean to wipe away, and it has integrated magnets. I will verify it really works on my Qi2 in addition to my elementary Qi charger. The buttons are responsive, and it is clean to get entry to the S Pen stylus.
Mous Readability 3.0 Magnetic Case for $70: This can be a cast transparent case (to be had for all of the S25 sequence), although it used to be already scuffed a little bit after I unboxed it, which does not bode smartly for the way it’s going to take care of months of use. Particularly taking into account how a lot the case prices. It does have magnets for Qi2 charging and is an in a different way completely superb case.
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Mous Tremendous Skinny 2.0 Magnetic Case for $55: For those who hate cumbersome circumstances, I like to recommend Mous’ Tremendous Skinny 2.0 case. Skinny polycarbonate circumstances like this don’t seem to be protective your telephone from severe drops, however they are going to maintain on a regular basis scratches and scuffs simply superb. Mous’ model has a slick design, and the sides across the show and cameras are ever-so-slightly raised. It has integrated magnets and labored smartly on my Qi2 charger in addition to my elementary Qi charging stand. The buttons are responsive, and it is clean to succeed in for the S Pen stylus at the Galaxy S25 Extremely.
Tech21 EvoArmor and EvoClear Magnetic Instances for $45: Those are some cast, easy, and smart-looking magnetic circumstances with Qi2 capability. The perimeters across the display screen are raised to offer protection to it, the buttons are responsive, and there is a spot to connect the lanyard. The Evolite is a cast transparent case if that is what you might be in search of, although I want the Dbrand and ESR to it. I additionally examined the EvoLite case, which could be very elementary and does not have magnets if you wish to have one thing easy. however it is a bit slippery.
Samsung Status Grip Telephone Case for $18: I really like the massive grip at the again of this situation. It slides effectively and you’ll be able to are compatible a number of arms thru it. Then again, the plastic facets of the case really feel a little bit misplaced and make it really feel reasonably-priced. The perimeters across the display screen also are slightly raised, so it does not really feel very protecting. Unusually, wi-fi charging works, although there are not any magnets right here, so you do not get Qi2 give a boost to. The ground edge could also be weirdly no longer safe.
Samsung Silicone Case for $12 and Rugged Case for $21: Samsung’s legit Silicone case does the process, however I am not positive what it does greater than the less expensive choices above. The similar is going for the Rugged Case, which is much too pricey for what you get, particularly taking into account there are not any magnets in both of those for Qi2 give a boost to. They are practical circumstances, simply too pricey.
Speck Presidio Best-Transparent and Presidio2 Grip Magnetic Instances for $36: Those circumstances test off all of the bins when it comes to capability, and they are a little bit extra attention-grabbing to have a look at. In addition they have magnets for Qi2 give a boost to. Then again, either one of them simply really feel a little bit reasonably-priced—the Presidio2 Grip particularly has those cheap-looking plastic accents at the corners that break the cultured. On the other hand, I am additionally nitpicking.
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Latercase Skinny Case for $50: Here is every other super-thin case for individuals who hate conventional cumbersome circumstances. It is constructed from aramid fibers and can stay your telephone scratch-free (a minimum of, the again of it). There is not any coverage for the lowest edge, the buttons, or the highest edge, so it is moderately minimum. I just like the tender texture of the fabric, although, and it appears to be like lovely. There are unfortunately no magnets for Qi2 capability. The excellent news is that, not like many skinny circumstances I have examined, this one is really easy to take away.
Zagg Santa Cruz Snap Magnetic Case for $50: I examined a number of circumstances from Zagg, together with the Luxe, Milan, Denali, Crystal Palace, and Crystal Palace with Kickstand. They are all OK. The buttons on all of those are barely stiffer than at the different circumstances I have examined—no longer horrible, however simply sufficient to note. Many of those shouldn’t have magnets in them, however the Santa Cruz Snap does, and it labored smartly on my Qi2 and Qi charger. The perimeters are grippy, which is why I love it. I additionally examined the Santa Cruz for the S25 Edge—there is not any magnet model, sadly—however it is a cast case with grippy facets, a transparent again, and clicky buttons.
Benks ArmorAir Case for $40: This example is every other ultra-thin case, however it is constructed from Kevlar fiber, although how a lot sturdiness that gives when it is this skinny is questionable. What insects me is that the digicam module shifts ever so barely. It is a kind of issues that whenever you realize, you will not forestall feeling and seeing it shift each time. A minimum of it covers extra edges than the Latercase, and it additionally has magnets inbuilt for Qi2 give a boost to.
Casetify Affect Magnet Instances for $64: You’ll get Casetify’s Affect circumstances in any taste—with a replicate end, a transparent end, or a loopy design. Those are cast magnetic circumstances with clicky buttons, decently raised edges, and a nice grip. The hoop across the digicam module is a little bit thick, although, and disrupted charging on my Qi charger every now and then, however no longer persistently. That should not be a lot of a subject in the event you use a Qi2 charger.
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UAG Plasma XTE Kickstand Case for $75 (Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and S25 Extremely): The Plasma XTE is a pleasing kickstand case. UAG’s circumstances are more or less like G-Surprise watches—they are giant and ambitious, however horny in their very own approach. They are no longer designed for minimalists, however I have come to benefit from the aesthetic. The kickstand can stay the telephone propped up in each panorama and portrait orientation, and it has magnets constructed into it—it recharged on my Qi2 charger with out fail. Then again, it didn’t paintings on my Qi charger, so stay that during thoughts if you have not upgraded your wi-fi charger but. It in a different way tests off all of the bins with raised edges across the show and cameras, responsive buttons, and an simply obtainable S Pen cutout at the S25 Extremely fashion.
OtterBox Symmetry Cactus Leather-based Case for $60: This can be a handsome leather-like case, with the exception of it is product of cactus leather-based by means of an organization referred to as Desserto. Whilst that may sound extra sustainable than actual leather-based, there is nonetheless numerous polyurethane in those circumstances. This is not the sustainable case you had been in search of. Nonetheless, it gives cast coverage and responsive buttons whilst mimicking the leather-based aesthetic. There are not any magnets, in order that manner no Qi2 give a boost to. I additionally examined the Symmetry Cushy Contact, every other non-magnetic case. It is OK, simply no longer nice price.
Rokform Rugged Case for $70: I might handiest counsel this situation to somebody who truly needs the most powerful magnets. This cumbersome case is protecting, however within the center, across the magnetic ring sits a little bit detachable puck. Through default, this puck is magnetic and will increase the magnet power so that you’ve got a extra safe connection. Then again, this magnetic puck additionally disables all wi-fi charging. When you wish to have to wirelessly fee, you need to change the puck with the integrated non-magnetic puck, after which Qi2 charging will paintings. It did not paintings on a elementary Qi charger in any respect. It is very protecting with edges raised smartly above the show, and the buttons are clicky, however it is a bit a lot.
Spigen Difficult Armor MagFit for $19: I have examined this situation for quite a lot of telephones over time, and I nonetheless cannot consider how flimsy the kickstand is. It continues to simply paintings in panorama mode, that means you’ll be able to’t prop your telephone as much as watch TikTok movies. It is an in a different way good enough case that is inexpensive, however truly, it is time to make a transformation.
Keep away from Those Instances and Equipment
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Zagg Fusion Privateness Anti-Glare Display Protector: You might be intended to peel one facet of the display screen protector earlier than putting in it, however this facet used to be caught to the protector, so it took some effort. This ended up ruining the opposite facet a little bit, inflicting a number of air bubbles when I used to be in spite of everything in a position to put in it. Worse but, this privateness protector plays poorly. Sure, you’ll be able to’t see what is at the display screen from the facet, and the matte display screen reduces glare, nevertheless it additionally very much impacts the display screen’s symbol high quality, with muted colours and occasional answer.
Zagg XTR4 and Fusion XTR4 Display Protectors: Zagg claims those are graphene-fortified for higher coverage, and that may well be true, but if you’ll be able to get display screen protectors for as low as $13, it is onerous to make a case for a $60 one. The appliance software is not as hassle-free as less expensive fashions I have examined, and Zagg handiest comprises one protector. It would save your telephone from a crack, however I will take my probabilities with the protectors we propose above.
OtterBox Top rate Glass Display Protector: You handiest get one tempered glass protector right here, which is not nice price for cash. However that is not why I did not love it up to our different suggestions. It’s a must to affix the display screen protector to the highest of the set up software earlier than you start, nevertheless it wasn’t staying in position, and the tiny little bit of fidgeting to get it connected used to be sufficient to introduce some mud at the display screen, which naturally I didn’t see till when I completed putting in the display screen protector. The appliance itself used to be exact, and I had no air bubbles, however there are many different easy-to-apply display screen protectors that do not value this a lot.
Casetify Affect Stand Ring Case: This example does no longer paintings with the Qi wi-fi charger since the module across the digicam is just too thick. This module is a secret kickstand, however one new function should not cancel out the opposite.
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