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 $549
Safe to buy$9.91/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 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 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 60Galaxy S25 Edge 58

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

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 S24Galaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)$549$899
Display6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 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
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,000 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight167 g163 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2031May 2032

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