PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A25 5G vs Galaxy M15 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy M15 5G (supported until Apr 2029); want maximum speed → Galaxy A25 5G (Exynos 1280).

Value Score: Galaxy A25 5G 71 · Galaxy M15 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.

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.38/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A25 5G 70Galaxy M15 5G 50

The Galaxy A25 5G's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch super amoled, 1080x2340 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A25 5G 40Galaxy M15 5G 38

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy A25 5G 67Galaxy M15 5G 55

The Galaxy A25 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A25 5G 80Galaxy M15 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A25 5G 35Galaxy M15 5G 40

The Galaxy M15 5G is supported until Apr 2029 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy A25 5G.

Value
Galaxy A25 5G 71Galaxy M15 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A25 5GGalaxy M15 5G
Price (street)$160$150
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetExynos 1280MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm
Weight197 g217 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilDec 2028Apr 2029

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