PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A25 5G vs Galaxy Z Fold6

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy Z Fold6 is supported until Jul 2031 at $18.81 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A25 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($5.38/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A25 5G 71 · Galaxy Z Fold6 64 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 Z Fold6 $1150
Safe to buy$18.81/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A25 5G 70Galaxy Z Fold6 90

The Galaxy Z Fold6's screen is the better one — 7.6-inch dynamic amoled 2x inner foldable, qxga+ (2160×1856), 1–120hz, 2600 nits + 6.3-inch dynamic amoled 2x cover (2376×968).

Performance
Galaxy A25 5G 40Galaxy Z Fold6 92

The Galaxy Z Fold6's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A25 5G 67Galaxy Z Fold6 79

The Galaxy Z Fold6 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy A25 5G 80Galaxy Z Fold6 68

5,000mAh vs 4,400mAh — the Galaxy A25 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A25 5G 35Galaxy Z Fold6 73

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 31 months longer than the Galaxy A25 5G.

Value
Galaxy A25 5G 71Galaxy Z Fold6 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A25 5G at $5.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A25 5GGalaxy Z Fold6
Price (street)$160$1150
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, QXGA+ (2160×1856), 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover (2376×968)
ChipsetExynos 1280Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM6GB/8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh4,400 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mmUnfolded 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; Folded 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm
Weight197 g239 g
Water resistanceIP67IP48
Supported untilDec 2028Jul 2031

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