PhoneLifespan

Edge (2023) 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 (2023) runs out in Oct 2026 ($80.34/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge (2023) 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 (2023) $300
Avoid buying$80.34/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20242026
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge (2023) 70Galaxy M16 5G 50

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

Performance
Edge (2023) 56Galaxy M16 5G 42

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

Camera
Edge (2023) 67Galaxy M16 5G 55

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

Battery
Edge (2023) 68Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,400mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge (2023) 4Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 53 months longer than the Edge (2023).

Value
Edge (2023) 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table
SpecEdge (2023)Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$300$150
Display6.6-inch pOLED, 1080 x 2400, 144Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7030MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions158.4 × 72.0 × 7.6 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight168 g191 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilOct 2026Feb 2031
Edge (2023) full verdict →Galaxy M16 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.