PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A25 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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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 A25 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)).

Value Score: Galaxy A25 5G 71 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.34/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.77/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A25 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A25 5G 40Galaxy S23 FE 65

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

Camera
Galaxy A25 5G 67Galaxy S23 FE 79

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

Battery
Galaxy A25 5G 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy A25 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A25 5G 36Galaxy S23 FE 34

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy A25 5G 71Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A25 5GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$160$164
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetExynos 1280Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight197 g209 g
Water resistanceIP67IP68
Supported untilDec 2028Oct 2028

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