PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S25 vs X100

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 is supported until Feb 2032 at $8.86 per month of safe use, while the X100 runs out in Nov 2028 ($21.31/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S25 75 · X100 64 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$8.86/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032
Vivo X100 $620
Buy with care$21.31/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25 90X100 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S25 98X100 93

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

Camera
Galaxy S25 79X100 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S25 60X100 80

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the X100 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S25 81X100 35

The Galaxy S25 is supported until Feb 2032 — 39 months longer than the X100.

Value
Galaxy S25 75X100 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 at $8.86 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25X100
Price (street)$599$620
Display6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight162 g202 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2032Nov 2028

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