Note 50s 5G vs Galaxy A25 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A25 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50s 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate).
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · 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.
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Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Note 50s 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy A25 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50s 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 8 months longer than the Note 50s 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50s 5G | Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $160 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Exynos 1280 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 197 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP67 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Dec 2028 |
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