Edge 2024 vs Galaxy M16 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 2024 runs out in Jun 2027 ($24.97/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 2024 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 2024 $300

Avoid buying$24.97/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20252027

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.66/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display

Edge 2024 70Galaxy M16 5G 50

The Edge 2024's screen is the better one — 6.6-inch poled, fhd+ (2400×1080), up to 144hz, up to 1300 nits peak, gorilla glass 3.

Performance

Edge 2024 56Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Edge 2024's Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Edge 2024 67Galaxy M16 5G 55

The Edge 2024 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Edge 2024 80Galaxy M16 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Edge 2024 14Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 44 months longer than the Edge 2024.

Value

Edge 2024 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table

Spec	Edge 2024	Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)	$300	$150
Display	6.6-inch pOLED, FHD+ (2400×1080), up to 144Hz, up to 1300 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 3	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	68W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	159.63 × 71.99 × 8.09 mm	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	174 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP68	None
Supported until	Jun 2027	Feb 2031

Edge 2024 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.