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Edge 50 Pro vs Galaxy S24

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 at $9.91 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 S24 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$17.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S24 $549
Safe to buy$9.91/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 70Galaxy S24 90

The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 64Galaxy S24 92

The Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 79Galaxy S24 79

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

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 70Galaxy S24 60

4,500mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Edge 50 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 26Galaxy S24 66

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 34 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 60Galaxy S24 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 at $9.91 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 ProGalaxy S24
Price (street)$380$549
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,500 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight186 g167 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Jan 2031
Edge 50 Pro full verdict →Galaxy S24 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.