Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 at $12.60 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra runs out in Feb 2028 ($16.98/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 · 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 S23 Ultra $339

Buy with care$16.98/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $899

Safe to buy$12.60/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23 Ultra 90Galaxy 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 S23 Ultra 85Galaxy S25 Edge 98

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

Camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra 96Galaxy S25 Edge 72

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S23 Ultra 80Galaxy S25 Edge 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy S23 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23 Ultra 24Galaxy S25 Edge 85

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 51 months longer than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Value

Galaxy S23 Ultra 76Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)	$339	$899
Display	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,900 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm	158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight	234 g	163 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2028	May 2032

Galaxy S23 Ultra full verdict →Galaxy S25 Edge full verdict →Longevity master board →

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