Nord 4 vs Galaxy S25
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Nord 4 73 · Galaxy S25 75 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Galaxy S25's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic ltpo amoled 2x, fhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The Galaxy S25's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S25 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,500mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Nord 4 lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S25 is supported until Feb 2032 — 19 months longer than the Nord 4.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Nord 4 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $400 | $599 |
| Display | 6.74-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772×1240, 450 ppi), up to 120Hz, 2150 nits peak | 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 162.6 × 75.3 × 7.99 mm | 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 162 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jul 2030 | Feb 2032 |
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