PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S25+ vs Poco F7 Ultra

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy S25+ 73 · Poco F7 Ultra 71 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+ $849
Safe to buy$12.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032
Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra $699
Safe to buy$12.22/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25+ 100Poco F7 Ultra 80

The Galaxy S25+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S25+ 98Poco F7 Ultra 98

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S25+ 79Poco F7 Ultra 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy S25+ 78Poco F7 Ultra 86

5,300mAh vs 4,900mAh — the Poco F7 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S25+ 81Poco F7 Ultra 68

The Galaxy S25+ is supported until Feb 2032 — 10 months longer than the Poco F7 Ultra.

Value
Galaxy S25+ 73Poco F7 Ultra 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25+Poco F7 Ultra
Price (street)$849$699
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,900 mAh5,300 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.5x, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm160.3 × 75 × 8.4 mm
Weight190 g212 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2032Mar 2031

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