PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A24 4G vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 at $12.57 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A24 4G runs out in Apr 2028 ($5.41/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A24 4G 64 · Galaxy S25 Edge 69 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Samsung Galaxy A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.41/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $899
Safe to buy$12.57/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A24 4G 50Galaxy S25 Edge 100

The Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy A24 4G 44Galaxy S25 Edge 98

The Galaxy S25 Edge's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A24 4G 55Galaxy S25 Edge 72

The Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A24 4G 80Galaxy S25 Edge 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy A24 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A24 4G 26Galaxy S25 Edge 85

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 49 months longer than the Galaxy A24 4G.

Value
Galaxy A24 4G 64Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 Edge at $12.57 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A24 4GGalaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)$120$899
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetHelio G99Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB12GB
Storage128GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight195 g163 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilApr 2028May 2032

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