The Galaxy S25 Plus (from $999 on Amazon) features Samsung's signature design with a flat frame and a rather plain back. Its three cameras lenses protrude from the back panel, but Samsung has once again decided against a larger camera bump. Now, the YouTuber PBKreviews has already taken apart the South Korean manufacturer’s latest flagship phone.

In order to get inside the smartphone, the glued glass back has to be removed, which is a standard procedure with modern smartphones. There are two QR codes on the inside of the back glass that refer to repair instructions, part numbers and spare part shops. Once the back has been removed, a total of 21 screws have to be loosened in order to replace components, which makes a battery replacement a little bit more time-consuming.

That said, Samsung now relies on a larger adhesive tab that makes it easier to detach the battery from the chassis. Meanwhile, the display can be replaced without entirely disassembling the smartphone. This repair procedure is still more complicated compared to the Apple iPhone 16, whose back panel doesn’t have to be removed for a screen replacement. The teardown video also shows a much larger heatsink, which is supposed to keep the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite cool under load.

Ultimately, PBKreviews gives the Samsung Galaxy S25+ a repair rating of 9 out of 10 possible points. Samsung usually sells original spare parts directly to consumers, which makes repairs much easier. However, smartphone users who value easy repairs have even better options, such as the Fairphone 5.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus teardown video shows better cooling and easier battery replacement