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Edge 50 Neo vs Galaxy S23

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Winner

Motorola Edge 50 Neo

Lifespan decides this one: the Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 at $8.56 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.77/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · Galaxy S23 67 — 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$8.56/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S23 $175
Buy with care$8.77/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Galaxy S23 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Galaxy S23 58

4,310mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Edge 50 Neo lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Galaxy S23 24

The Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 — 19 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Galaxy S23 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoGalaxy S23
Price (street)$330$175
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,310 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight171 g168 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2029Feb 2028
Edge 50 Neo full verdict →Galaxy S23 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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