PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs Galaxy M35 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.42 per month of safe use, while the Edge 50 Pro runs out in Apr 2028 ($17.69/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · Galaxy M35 5G 77 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$17.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G $200
Safe to buy$5.42/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 70Galaxy M35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 64Galaxy M35 5G 58

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

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 79Galaxy M35 5G 67

The Edge 50 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 70Galaxy M35 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 26Galaxy M35 5G 44

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 15 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 60Galaxy M35 5G 77

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.42 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 ProGalaxy M35 5G
Price (street)$380$200
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,500 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight186 g222 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilApr 2028Jul 2029

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