PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24 FE vs Galaxy S25

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy S24 FE 73 · Galaxy S25 75 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 S24 FE $499
Safe to buy$7.84/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S25 $599
Safe to buy$8.83/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24 FE 70Galaxy S25 90

The Galaxy S25's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic ltpo amoled 2x, fhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S24 FE 82Galaxy S25 98

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

Camera
Galaxy S24 FE 79Galaxy S25 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy S24 FE 74Galaxy S25 60

4,700mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy S24 FE lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24 FE 76Galaxy S25 81

The Galaxy S25 is supported until Feb 2032 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy S24 FE.

Value
Galaxy S24 FE 73Galaxy S25 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24 FEGalaxy S25
Price (street)$499$599
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetExynos 2400eSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,700 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm
Weight213 g162 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2031Feb 2032

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