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Galaxy S25 Edge vs Galaxy S25 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

The Galaxy S25 FE wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Galaxy S25 Edge it's also the sounder buy at $7.87 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy S25 Edge 69 · Galaxy S25 FE 74 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 S25 Edge $899
Safe to buy$12.57/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE $599
Safe to buy$7.87/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25 Edge 100Galaxy S25 FE 70

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 S25 Edge 98Galaxy S25 FE 84

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

Camera
Galaxy S25 Edge 72Galaxy S25 FE 79

The Galaxy S25 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S25 Edge 58Galaxy S25 FE 78

4,900mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy S25 FE lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S25 Edge 85Galaxy S25 FE 91

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 5 months longer than the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Value
Galaxy S25 Edge 69Galaxy S25 FE 74

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 FE at $7.87 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25 EdgeGalaxy S25 FE
Price (street)$899$599
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 2400
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery3,900 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight163 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMay 2032Oct 2032

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