PhoneLifespan

Edge 20 vs Galaxy M16 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.66 per month of safe use, while the Edge 20 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 20 40 · 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.

Motorola Edge 20 $170
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Aug 20222024
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge 20 70Galaxy M16 5G 50

The Edge 20's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch fhd+ (1080x2400) oled, 144hz.

Performance
Edge 20 60Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Edge 20's Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 20 79Galaxy M16 5G 55

The Edge 20 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 20 60Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 20 0Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 78 months longer than the Edge 20.

Value
Edge 20 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M16 5G at $2.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 20Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$170$150
Display6.7-inch FHD+ (1080x2400) OLED, 144Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired (TurboPower)25W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 16MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163 × 76 × 6.99 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight163 g191 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilAug 2024Feb 2031
Edge 20 full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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