PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Neo vs Galaxy M17 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 at $3.05 per month of safe use, while the Edge 50 Neo runs out in Sep 2029 ($8.55/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · Galaxy M17 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 50 Neo $330
Safe to buy$8.55/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G $195
Safe to buy$3.05/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Galaxy M17 5G 50

The Edge 50 Neo's screen is the better one — 6.4-inch poled, 1256 x 2760, 120hz.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Galaxy M17 5G 45

The Edge 50 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Galaxy M17 5G 55

The Edge 50 Neo has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Galaxy M17 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Galaxy M17 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Galaxy M17 5G 76

The Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 — 25 months longer than the Edge 50 Neo.

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Galaxy M17 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M17 5G at $3.05 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoGalaxy M17 5G
Price (street)$330$195
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB
Battery4,310 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm
Weight171 g192 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilSep 2029Oct 2031

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