PhoneLifespan

11 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 $5.38 per month of safe use, while the 11 runs out in Feb 2028 ($17.32/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 11 73 · 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.

OnePlus 11 $340
Buy with care$17.32/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.38/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
11 90Galaxy A25 5G 70

The 11's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch 2k (3216×1440) 120hz ltpo 3.0 super fluid amoled, 525 ppi, dolby vision.

Performance
11 85Galaxy A25 5G 40

The 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
11 79Galaxy A25 5G 67

The 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
11 80Galaxy A25 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
11 23Galaxy A25 5G 35

The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the 11.

Value
11 73Galaxy A25 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec11Galaxy A25 5G
Price (street)$340$160
Display6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Exynos 1280
RAM8GB/16GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709)50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm
Weight205 g197 g
Water resistanceIP64IP67
Supported untilFeb 2028Dec 2028
11 full verdict →Galaxy A25 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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