PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A25 5G vs Spark 40 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A25 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → Spark 40 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 6400).

Value Score: Galaxy A25 5G 71 · Spark 40 5G 72 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$5.37/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Tecno Spark 40 5G $115
Buy with care$4.40/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A25 5G 70Spark 40 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A25 5G 40Spark 40 5G 55

The Spark 40 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A25 5G 67Spark 40 5G 55

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

Battery
Galaxy A25 5G 80Spark 40 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Spark 40 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A25 5G 35Spark 40 5G 31

The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 4 months longer than the Spark 40 5G.

Value
Galaxy A25 5G 71Spark 40 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A25 5GSpark 40 5G
Price (street)$160$115
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetExynos 1280MediaTek Dimensity 6400
RAM6GB/8GB4GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging25W wired18W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main
Dimensions161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm167.7 × 77.9 × 8 mm
Weight197 g194 g
Water resistanceIP67Not rated
Supported untilDec 2028Aug 2028

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