Edge (2023) vs Galaxy F16 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $2.38 per month of safe use, while the Edge (2023) runs out in Oct 2026 ($78.98/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge (2023) 40 · Galaxy F16 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 (2023) $300

Avoid buying$78.98/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20242026

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G $135

Safe to buy$2.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Edge (2023) 70Galaxy F16 5G 50

The Edge (2023)'s screen is the better one — 6.6-inch poled, 1080 x 2400, 144hz.

Performance

Edge (2023) 56Galaxy F16 5G 42

The Edge (2023)'s MediaTek Dimensity 7030 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Edge (2023) 67Galaxy F16 5G 55

The Edge (2023) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Edge (2023) 68Galaxy F16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,400mAh — the Galaxy F16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Edge (2023) 5Galaxy F16 5G 68

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 53 months longer than the Edge (2023).

Value

Edge (2023) 40Galaxy F16 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F16 5G at $2.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Edge (2023)	Galaxy F16 5G
Price (street)	$300	$135
Display	6.6-inch pOLED, 1080 x 2400, 144Hz	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7030	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Battery	4,400 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	68W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	158.4 × 72.0 × 7.6 mm	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	168 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Oct 2026	Mar 2031

Edge (2023) full verdict →Galaxy F16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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