PhoneLifespan

F25 Pro 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 at $5.80 per month of safe use, while the F25 Pro 5G runs out in Mar 2028 ($11.69/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: F25 Pro 5G 65 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Oppo F25 Pro 5G $240
Buy with care$11.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.80/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
F25 Pro 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
F25 Pro 5G 52Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
F25 Pro 5G 67Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
F25 Pro 5G 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the F25 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
F25 Pro 5G 24Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 8 months longer than the F25 Pro 5G.

Value
F25 Pro 5G 65Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 FE at $5.80 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecF25 Pro 5GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$240$164
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging67W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.4 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight177 g209 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Oct 2028

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