Galaxy S25 Edge vs Aquos R9 Pro

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 at $12.59 per month of safe use, while the Aquos R9 Pro runs out in Feb 2029 ($31.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S25 Edge 69 · Aquos R9 Pro 54 — 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$12.59/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro $1000

Buy with care$31.75/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S25 Edge 100Aquos R9 Pro 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 98Aquos R9 Pro 82

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

Camera

Galaxy S25 Edge 72Aquos R9 Pro 79

The Aquos R9 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S25 Edge 58Aquos R9 Pro 80

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Aquos R9 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S25 Edge 85Aquos R9 Pro 37

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 40 months longer than the Aquos R9 Pro.

Value

Galaxy S25 Edge 69Aquos R9 Pro 54

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 Edge at $12.59 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	Aquos R9 Pro
Price (street)	$899	$1000
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits	6.7-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, QHD+, 1-240Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	512GB
Battery	3,900 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	32W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.8x, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm	162 x 78 x 9.3 mm
Weight	163 g	220 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP66/IP68
Supported until	May 2032	Feb 2029

Galaxy S25 Edge full verdict →Aquos R9 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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