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Pixel Fold vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 at $12.56 per month of safe use, while the Pixel Fold runs out in Jun 2028 ($26.46/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel Fold 52 · 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.

Google Pixel Fold $650
Buy with care$26.46/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $899
Safe to buy$12.56/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Category by category

Display
Pixel Fold 70Galaxy 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
Pixel Fold 62Galaxy S25 Edge 98

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

Camera
Pixel Fold 74Galaxy S25 Edge 72

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Pixel Fold 76Galaxy S25 Edge 58

4,821mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Pixel Fold lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel Fold 29Galaxy S25 Edge 85

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 47 months longer than the Pixel Fold.

Value
Pixel Fold 52Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 Edge at $12.56 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel FoldGalaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)$650$899
Display7.6-inch inner OLED (2208×1840), 120Hz; 5.8-inch outer OLED (2092×1080), 120Hz6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,821 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging30W wired (USB-C PD), Qi wireless charging25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 10.8MP ultra-wide, 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical)200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
DimensionsUnfolded: 139.7 × 158.7 × 5.8 mm; Folded: 139.7 × 79.5 × 12.1 mm158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight283 g163 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP68
Supported untilJun 2028May 2032
Pixel Fold full verdict →Galaxy S25 Edge full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.