Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S25 Edge

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.77/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · 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 $175

Buy with care$8.77/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 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 S23 85Galaxy S25 Edge 98

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

Camera

Galaxy S23 79Galaxy S25 Edge 72

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

Battery

Galaxy S23 58Galaxy S25 Edge 58

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23 24Galaxy S25 Edge 85

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

Value

Galaxy S23 67Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23	Galaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)	$175	$899
Display	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	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
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	3,900 mAh	3,900 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm	158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight	168 g	163 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2028	May 2032

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

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