PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Neo vs Galaxy A25 5G

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Winner

Motorola Edge 50 Neo

Lifespan decides this one: the Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 at $8.56 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A25 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($5.38/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · 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.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo $330
Safe to buy$8.56/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.38/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Galaxy A25 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Galaxy A25 5G 40

The Edge 50 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Galaxy A25 5G 67

The Edge 50 Neo has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Galaxy A25 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Galaxy A25 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Galaxy A25 5G 35

The Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 — 9 months longer than the Galaxy A25 5G.

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Galaxy A25 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A25 5G at $5.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoGalaxy A25 5G
Price (street)$330$160
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Exynos 1280
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,310 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm
Weight171 g197 g
Water resistanceIP68IP67
Supported untilSep 2029Dec 2028

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