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 ($10.32/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+ 69 — 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+ $206

Buy with care$10.32/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+ 74

4,700mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Galaxy S23+ 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+ 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.32 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Edge 50 Neo	Galaxy S23+
Price (street)	$330	$206
Display	6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,310 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	68W wired, 15W wireless	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight	171 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Sep 2029	Feb 2028

Edge 50 Neo full verdict →Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Longevity master board →

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