Samsung’s brand-new flagship phones are here, and they are not cheap. This means you’ll want to take extra care of them to avoid a hefty repair bill. However, if you need to repair your phone, a recent teardown by the folks over at PBKreviews has found that the Galaxy S25+ is relatively easier to repair.
Easy repair job
According to the teardown of the Samsung Galaxy S25+, PBKreviews has found several changes the company has made to the phone’s internals that could make it easier to repair. For starters, there is an improved battery pull pouch. This makes removing the battery of the phone easier.
A Qi wireless charging coil covers the battery, all of which is removable by unscrewing the 21 Philips screws. The use of Philips screws is a nice touch, as it is considered more “standard”. This is unlike companies such as Apple that use special “Pentalobe” screws which aren’t as easy to remove.
Samsung continues to use adhesives for certain components of the phone. This includes the back glass, protective lens covers, and rings for the cameras. However, applying a bit of heat makes it relatively easy to remove these. Reassembling the phone is as easy as taking it apart. Overall, PBKreviews gave the Galaxy S25+ a 9/10 for repairability. This score is the same as last year’s Galaxy S24+.
Right to repair
Why is repairability so important in a smartphone? There are several reasons for this. For starters, a phone that’s trickier to repair could also be more expensive. If the repair process is complicated, repair shops could charge customers more. It might also be too complex for third-party repair shops, and customers might be forced to send their devices back to Samsung. As you know, first-party repairs are usually much more expensive.
Secondly, some people like repairing their devices themselves. Over the years, more companies have embraced the right-to-repair approach. This is where companies allow outsiders access to repair manuals as well as genuine components so they can make their own repairs. Samsung is one of those companies.
Of course, just because a device is easier to repair doesn’t mean you should repair it. It’s nowhere near as straightforward as you might think. There’s a high chance you could end up damaging your phone which could cost you even more to get it fixed. However, the relative ease of repair of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is still good news for those who prefer DIY jobs.
