Galaxy S25 Edge vs X100 Ultra

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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 X100 Ultra runs out in May 2029 ($20.39/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S25 Edge 69 · X100 Ultra 66 — 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

Vivo X100 Ultra $720

Buy with care$20.39/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S25 Edge 100X100 Ultra 90

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 98X100 Ultra 92

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

Camera

Galaxy S25 Edge 72X100 Ultra 84

The X100 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S25 Edge 58X100 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 3,900mAh — the X100 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S25 Edge 85X100 Ultra 42

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 36 months longer than the X100 Ultra.

Value

Galaxy S25 Edge 69X100 Ultra 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	X100 Ultra
Price (street)	$899	$720
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	3,900 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm	164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight	163 g	229 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68/IP69
Supported until	May 2032	May 2029

Galaxy S25 Edge full verdict →X100 Ultra 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.