PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs Galaxy A16 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 at $3.81 per month of safe use, while the Edge 50 Pro runs out in Apr 2028 ($17.67/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · Galaxy A16 5G 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 Pro $380
Buy with care$17.67/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G $199
Safe to buy$3.81/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 70Galaxy A16 5G 50

The Edge 50 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch poled, 1.5k, up to 144hz, up to 2000 nits peak, hdr10+.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 64Galaxy A16 5G 45

The Edge 50 Pro's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 79Galaxy A16 5G 55

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

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 70Galaxy A16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy A16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 26Galaxy A16 5G 62

The Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 31 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 60Galaxy A16 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A16 5G at $3.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 ProGalaxy A16 5G
Price (street)$380$199
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1330
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight186 g200 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilApr 2028Oct 2030
Edge 50 Pro full verdict →Galaxy A16 5G 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.