PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S25 Edge vs Galaxy S25+

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 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 S25 Edge 69 · Galaxy S25+ 73 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$12.60/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032
Samsung Galaxy S25+ $849
Safe to buy$12.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25 Edge 100Galaxy S25+ 100

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S25 Edge 98Galaxy S25+ 98

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S25 Edge 72Galaxy S25+ 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S25 Edge 58Galaxy S25+ 78

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

Software longevity
Galaxy S25 Edge 85Galaxy S25+ 81

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy S25+.

Value
Galaxy S25 Edge 69Galaxy S25+ 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25+ at $12.55 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25 EdgeGalaxy S25+
Price (street)$899$849
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery3,900 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm
Weight163 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMay 2032Feb 2032

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