Whether you're hopelessly battering your head against a tragic yet formidable boss in a soulslike, or trying to fine-tune your sniping in muggy extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown, there are few games that don't require some level of mastery from the player. But earlier this year gamers received an unlikely ally in their perennial quest for longer killstreaks, perfectly timed dodge-rolls, and 100% completion achievements. The Samsung Galaxy S25 has several features that can help you hone your craft and get through a game's tough spots. Here are the best of 'em.
How can I improve my in-game performance with the Samsung Galaxy S25?
Instant Slow-mo
It's been around for decades, but somehow the joy of watching just about anything in slow-motion endures. Whether it's seeing turf chunks and water droplets spray up in the aftermath of a slide tackle in a football match, or someone shooting a can off a barrel using a homemade plasma cannon (look it up), slow motion is both a treat for the eyes and a vital tactical tool. With the help of Galaxy AI*, you can instantly watch back recorded game footage in slow-motion.
Usually, adding slow-mo effects to a video leads to shoddy results, but the Galaxy S25 actually records in the high frame rate that super slow-mo requires. Galaxy AI Instant Slow-mo** is handy for retrospectively slowing down gameplay clips for games where the margins between victory and failure are razor-fine. In Elden Ring for instance, watching yourself in slow motion can help you time parries to perfection, as well as master the high-level timing required for animation cancels, which is vital if you're a magic build who wants to get into spell-chaining.
In Call of Duty, Instant Slow-mo can help you analyse gun recoil so that you can better gauge when to let go of the trigger, while in a shooter with bullet travel time like Hunt: Showdown, it can help you pinpoint how far ahead of enemies you need to aim, and at what distances.
You don't need to do anything special to access slow-mo video either; just record your footage via Game Booster, then while watching it just tap and hold anywhere on the screen to slow it down and start analysing!
How can I track my in-game progress with the Samsung Galaxy S25?
Note Assist
Maybe you've encountered a dead end in a Metroidvania that requires you to perform an action you're yet to unlock—like double-jumping or shrinking down—or you're trying to learn the lore of a game world via the myriad of items and notes you find scattered around the place.
Sure, if you're old-school you may have a notepad and pen to hand, but for the other 99% of people, there's the Galaxy S25 and Note Assist***, which lets you jot down boss attack patterns, loadout ideas, or keep track of lucrative loot routes in MMOs. Using AI, you can generate concise summaries for your freestyle ramblings too, organising your thoughts into prosey paragraphs or actionable tips.
With these features, the Galaxy S25 series becomes a nifty accessory in the discerning gamer's toolbelt. All this stuff will be present in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 too (which, with its extra screen space, is especially gamer-friendly as it allows you to have your notes, YouTube videos, or other vital info, up on the bottom half of the screen while you keep playing on the top half).
With the Galaxy S25 and its foldable cousins, gamers have a phone that's ready to be deployed to their aid.
One last thing. If you have somehow missed the buzz throughout the internet tech sphere, Samsung has recently launched their latest foldable wonder – the Galaxy Z Fold7. With major upgrades, such as a stunning (2184 x 1968) 8” main display, a substantial 4400 mAh battery, and the Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, there’s a lot for mobile gamers to get excited about. Visit the Samsung website to find out more specs and pre-order details.
* Samsung account login is required for certain AI features.
** Samsung account login is required. Available on Samsung Video Player and Samsung Gallery. May not be available on certain video file types. Accuracy of results not guaranteed.
*** Samsung account login is required. Requires network connection.
