PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Galaxy A25 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A25 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → 12+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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.

Realme 12+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.37/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Galaxy A25 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Galaxy A25 5G 40

The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Galaxy A25 5G 67

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

Battery
12+ 5G 80Galaxy A25 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Galaxy A25 5G 35

The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 9 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
12+ 5G 68Galaxy A25 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GGalaxy A25 5G
Price (street)$215$160
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Exynos 1280
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm
Weight190 g197 g
Water resistanceIP54IP67
Supported untilMar 2028Dec 2028

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