Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S25 Edge
It depends
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.
Category by category
The Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The Galaxy S25 Edge's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S24 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 16 months longer than the Galaxy S24.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $549 | $899 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm | 158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 163 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | May 2032 |
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