The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) shoots in DNG RAW via Expert RAW and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures across all cameras. Drop an Expert RAW DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and features a 50 MP main camera (f/1.7, 23 mm equiv, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS), a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120°), and a 10 MP 3× telephoto (f/2.4, 69 mm equiv, OIS). The 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display runs at up to 120 Hz with 2,600 nits peak brightness.
Like all Galaxy S smartphones, the S25+ uses CMOS electronic readout only. Every photo — regardless of which lens captures it — increments the persistent image counter embedded in Expert RAW DNG files.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S25+ | 2025 | 50 MP (f/1.7, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Galaxy S25 | 2025 | 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | 2025 | 200 MP (f/1.7, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Galaxy S24+ | 2024 | 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
DCIM/ExpertRAW (or DCIM/Camera for Pro mode files). Copy the .dng file to your computer.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter directly from the file metadata.ImageNumber EXIF field.
The image counter reflects usage intensity but has no mechanical wear significance. These are the most useful factors to evaluate:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery status. Aim for >80% capacity and check cycle count. |
| QHD+ display condition | Inspect the 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X for burn-in, dead pixels, or delamination. Check at maximum brightness outdoors. |
| Camera lenses | Test all three cameras (main, ultrawide, 3× telephoto) in good lighting; check for lens scratches or autofocus issues. |
| Armor Aluminum frame | Inspect for dents or cracks, especially around the USB-C port and volume/power buttons. |
| Image counter | High count (>40,000) indicates intensive use — informational context, not a hardware failure indicator. |
The Galaxy S25 lineup shares the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform and Expert RAW support across all three variants. The image counter mechanism embedded in DNG EXIF metadata functions identically regardless of which model you own.
The S25+ occupies the middle tier: it has a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ display than the 6.2-inch Full HD+ on the base S25, a wider main aperture (f/1.7 vs f/1.8), and a 4,900 mAh battery (vs 4,000 mAh on S25). The S25 Ultra adds a 200 MP main sensor, a 50 MP ultrawide (vs 12 MP on S25+), a 5× periscope telephoto (vs 3× on S25+), an integrated S Pen, and a titanium frame.
The image counter is stored under the ImageNumber field in DNG EXIF metadata. It is a persistent hardware counter that increments with every capture across all cameras and modes. A factory reset does not alter the counter — it is written at the hardware level.
No. All Galaxy S25 models use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical lifespan. The image counter in Expert RAW DNG files tracks total electronic captures only.
Install Expert RAW from the Galaxy Store (recommended), or enable RAW output in Pro mode: Camera → More → Pro, then tap the settings icon and enable RAW or RAW+JPEG. Expert RAW provides multi-frame fusion and richer DNG metadata.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset, OS update, or any user action. This makes it a reliable indicator of total device usage history.
The S25 Ultra has a 200 MP main sensor (vs 50 MP on S25+), a 50 MP ultrawide with autofocus (vs 12 MP on S25+), and a 5× periscope telephoto (vs 3× on S25+). The S25+ is the sweet spot between versatility and size — the S25 Ultra is the outright camera flagship of the lineup.