PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A56 5G vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25 Edge edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy A56 5G 68 · Galaxy S25 Edge 69 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 A56 5G $450
Safe to buy$7.86/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $899
Safe to buy$12.60/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A56 5G 70Galaxy S25 Edge 100

The Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy A56 5G 68Galaxy S25 Edge 98

The Galaxy S25 Edge's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A56 5G 67Galaxy S25 Edge 72

The Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy A56 5G 80Galaxy S25 Edge 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy A56 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A56 5G 68Galaxy S25 Edge 85

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 14 months longer than the Galaxy A56 5G.

Value
Galaxy A56 5G 68Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A56 5GGalaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)$450$899
Display6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetExynos 1580Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging45W wired (charger not included)25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (OIS), 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight198 g163 g
Water resistanceIP67IP68
Supported untilMar 2031May 2032

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.