Note Edge vs Galaxy M16 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy M16 5G (supported until Feb 2031); want maximum speed → Note Edge (MediaTek Dimensity 7100).
Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Galaxy M16 5G 75 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Note Edge's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 120hz.
The Note Edge's MediaTek Dimensity 7100 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note Edge lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note Edge | Galaxy M16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $260 | $150 |
| Display | 6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 4GB/6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main | 50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm | 164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | None |
| Supported until | Feb 2031 | Feb 2031 |
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