PhoneLifespan

Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs Galaxy A25 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 at $5.37 per month of safe use, while the Note 50 Pro+ 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($15.83/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · Galaxy A25 5G 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G $340
Buy with care$15.83/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.37/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 70Galaxy A25 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 74Galaxy A25 5G 40

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 79Galaxy A25 5G 67

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 84Galaxy A25 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 26Galaxy A25 5G 35

The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 8 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.

Value
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68Galaxy A25 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecNote 50 Pro+ 5GGalaxy A25 5G
Price (street)$340$160
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)Exynos 1280
RAM12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm
Weight209 g197 g
Water resistanceIP64IP67
Supported untilApr 2028Dec 2028

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