Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
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Classification
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | |
|---|---|
| Classification | |
| Grade | A- |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-16 |
| Information | |
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
| Brand by Parent | Samsung by Samsung |
| Generation | 25th generation |
| Model(s) | SM - A256B |
| Release date | 2023-12-07 |
| Type/Category | Smart phone |
| Website | [www.samsung.com] |
| Status | In sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | 162.0 × 77.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Mass | 195 g |
| Operating system | Android 14 with One UI 6.0 |
| Companion App | Samsung Members, Galaxy Store |
| CPU | Exynos 1280 (5nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
| Memory | 6GB / 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (microSDXC support) |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Power | ~19.3Wh |
| Charging | 25W wired fast charging |
| Display | 2340 × 1080, Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Camera | 50MP main camera (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide camera + 2MP macro camera + 13MP front camera |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, support for AAC, MP3, FLAC, etc. |
| Connectivity | 5G / 4G LTE; Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Device | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | [1] | Samsung Knox provides hardware-level security, making physical tampering extremely rare and difficult for non-state actors. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | [2] | As a popular device, it is regularly audited by security researchers, leading to a common and healthy cycle of vulnerability discovery and patching. |
| Prior attacks | Very common | [3] | The Android OS is a frequent target for malware and phishing campaigns, making attacks on the platform very common, regardless of the device tier. |
| Updatability | Very common | [4] | Samsung provides one of the best update policies in the Android space, offering years of frequent security and OS updates even for its mid-range devices. |
| Category score | 3 | ||
| System | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [5] | The Android OS provides full support for modern authentication standards (OAuth, Passkeys, etc.) for secure service integration. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [6] | All modern network communications (Wi-Fi 5/WPA2/WPA3, 5G, HTTPS/TLS 1.3) use strong, up-to-date encryption standards. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [7] | Modern Android devices enforce mandatory file-based encryption by default to protect user data at rest. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Full | [8] | The system offers comprehensive controls for adding, removing, and managing permissions for multiple user accounts. |
| Authentication | Secure | [9] | It supports strong authentication methods, including a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and complex PIN/passwords. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [10] | The lockscreen implements an exponential back-off delay after repeated failed unlock attempts to mitigate brute-force attacks. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [11] | Associated cloud accounts (Google, Samsung) log and alert users of critical security events like new device sign-ins and password changes. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [12] | During the initial device setup, the user is required to create a screen lock that meets the OS's minimum complexity standards. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| Grade | A- |
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