PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A24 4G 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 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 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.

Samsung Galaxy A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.41/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE $599
Safe to buy$7.87/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A24 4G 50Galaxy S25 FE 70

The Galaxy S25 FE's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, up to 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A24 4G 44Galaxy S25 FE 84

The Galaxy S25 FE's Exynos 2400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A24 4G 55Galaxy S25 FE 79

The Galaxy S25 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A24 4G 80Galaxy S25 FE 78

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A24 4G 26Galaxy S25 FE 91

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 54 months longer than the Galaxy A24 4G.

Value
Galaxy A24 4G 64Galaxy S25 FE 74

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 FE at $7.87 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A24 4GGalaxy S25 FE
Price (street)$120$599
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
ChipsetHelio G99Exynos 2400
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight195 g190 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilApr 2028Oct 2032

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