Samsung Galaxy S25 teardown shows improved repair features but lacks guides

The Samsung Galaxy S25 has improved its reparability with a new battery release mechanism and modular camera setup, making repairs easier. However, the lack of repair guides remains a significant issue, leading to a reparability score of 5 out of 10 from iFixit. In contrast, Apple’s iPhone 16 has increased its score to 7 out of 10 after reversing its parts pairing policy. This change allows for easier repairs and reflects the impact of the EU's right-to-repair legislation on smartphone manufacturers. The shift in repairability scores marks a notable change from last year, as Apple now offers better repair documentation compared to Samsung, which has not provided similar resources for its devices.