PhoneLifespan

6 vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 6 (supported until Jun 2033); want maximum speed → Galaxy S25 Edge (Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy).

Value Score: 6 66 · Galaxy S25 Edge 69 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Fairphone 6 $899
Safe to buy$10.67/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20312033
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $899
Safe to buy$12.59/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Category by category

Display
6 80Galaxy S25 Edge 100

The Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
6 64Galaxy S25 Edge 98

The Galaxy S25 Edge's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
6 67Galaxy S25 Edge 72

The Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
6 68Galaxy S25 Edge 58

4,415mAh vs 3,900mAh — the 6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
6 100Galaxy S25 Edge 85

The 6 is supported until Jun 2033 — 13 months longer than the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Value
6 66Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec6Galaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)$899$899
Display6.31-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+, 10-120Hz adaptive6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM8GB12GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,415 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging30W wired; user-removable battery25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions156.5 × 73.3 × 9.6 mm158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight193 g163 g
Water resistanceIP55 (also MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop)IP68
Supported untilJun 2033May 2032

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