PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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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 Edge edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · 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 S24+ $699
Safe to buy$12.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $899
Safe to buy$12.60/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24+ 100Galaxy S25 Edge 100

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S24+ 92Galaxy S25 Edge 98

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

Camera
Galaxy S24+ 79Galaxy S25 Edge 72

The Galaxy S24+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S24+ 78Galaxy S25 Edge 58

4,900mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24+ 66Galaxy S25 Edge 85

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 16 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.

Value
Galaxy S24+ 71Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24+Galaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)$699$899
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,900 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight196 g163 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2031May 2032

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