PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Neo vs Galaxy S24 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

The Galaxy S24 FE wins this one, taking software longevity and performance decisively. Against the Edge 50 Neo it's also the sounder buy at $7.86 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · Galaxy S24 FE 72 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$8.54/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE $499
Safe to buy$7.86/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Galaxy S24 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Galaxy S24 FE 82

The Galaxy S24 FE's Exynos 2400e is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Galaxy S24 FE 79

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

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Galaxy S24 FE 74

4,700mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Galaxy S24 FE lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Galaxy S24 FE 76

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 25 months longer than the Edge 50 Neo.

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Galaxy S24 FE 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 FE at $7.86 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoGalaxy S24 FE
Price (street)$330$499
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Exynos 2400e
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,310 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight171 g213 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2029Oct 2031

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