PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs Galaxy M17 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 at $3.05 per month of safe use, while the Edge 50 Pro runs out in Apr 2028 ($17.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · Galaxy M17 5G 75 — 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$17.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G $195
Safe to buy$3.05/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 70Galaxy M17 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 M17 5G 45

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

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 79Galaxy M17 5G 55

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

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 70Galaxy M17 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy M17 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 26Galaxy M17 5G 76

The Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 — 42 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 60Galaxy M17 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M17 5G at $3.05 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 ProGalaxy M17 5G
Price (street)$380$195
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB
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 × 7.5 mm
Weight186 g192 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilApr 2028Oct 2031
Edge 50 Pro full verdict →Galaxy M17 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.