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Galaxy S25 Edge vs 13 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 at $12.60 per month of safe use, while the 13 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($29.59/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S25 Edge 69 · 13 Ultra 62 — 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
Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650
Buy with care$29.59/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25 Edge 10013 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 9813 Ultra 85

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

Camera
Galaxy S25 Edge 7213 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S25 Edge 5813 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the 13 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S25 Edge 8513 Ultra 26

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 49 months longer than the 13 Ultra.

Value
Galaxy S25 Edge 6913 Ultra 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 Edge at $12.60 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25 Edge13 Ultra
Price (street)$899$650
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery3,900 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight163 g227 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilMay 2032Apr 2028
Galaxy S25 Edge full verdict →13 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.