PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+

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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 75 · 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 $599
Safe to buy$8.83/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032
Samsung Galaxy S25+ $849
Safe to buy$12.52/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25 90Galaxy S25+ 100

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 98Galaxy S25+ 98

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S25 79Galaxy S25+ 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S25 60Galaxy S25+ 78

4,900mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy S25+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S25 81Galaxy S25+ 81

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy S25 75Galaxy S25+ 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25Galaxy S25+
Price (street)$599$849
Display6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 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
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm
Weight162 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2032Feb 2032

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