PhoneLifespan

Edge 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 $250
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by May 20232025
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge 30 70Galaxy M16 5G 50

The Edge 30's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch fhd+ (1080x2400) poled, 144hz.

Performance
Edge 30 62Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Edge 30's Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 30 67Galaxy M16 5G 55

The Edge 30 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 30 60Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,020mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 30 0Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 70 months longer than the Edge 30.

Value
Edge 30 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table
SpecEdge 30Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$250$150
Display6.5-inch FHD+ (1080x2400) pOLED, 144Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired (TurboPower)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions159.4 × 74.2 × 6.8 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight155 g191 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilMay 2025Feb 2031
Edge 30 full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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