PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Neo vs Galaxy S23 FE

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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 FE runs out in Oct 2028 ($5.81/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 FE 71 — 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 FE $164
Buy with care$5.81/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Galaxy S23 FE 79

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

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Galaxy S23 FE 70

4,500mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Galaxy S23 FE lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 — 10 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 FE at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$330$164
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,310 mAh4,500 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, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight171 g209 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2029Oct 2028
Edge 50 Neo full verdict →Galaxy S23 FE 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.