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12 vs Galaxy S25 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 at $7.87 per month of safe use, while the 12 runs out in Jan 2029 ($15.94/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 72 · Galaxy S25 FE 74 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

OnePlus 12 $500
Buy with care$15.94/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE $599
Safe to buy$7.87/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display
12 100Galaxy S25 FE 70

The 12's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, qhd+ (3168×1440), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
12 92Galaxy S25 FE 84

The 12's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 79Galaxy S25 FE 79

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

Battery
12 88Galaxy S25 FE 78

5,400mAh vs 4,900mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 37Galaxy S25 FE 91

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 45 months longer than the 12.

Value
12 72Galaxy S25 FE 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12Galaxy S25 FE
Price (street)$500$599
Display6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Exynos 2400
RAM12GB/16GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,400 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight220 g190 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJan 2029Oct 2032
12 full verdict →Galaxy S25 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

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