PhoneLifespan

Edge 60 Stylus vs Galaxy S23+

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Edge 60 Stylus (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).

Value Score: Edge 60 Stylus 66 · Galaxy S23+ 69 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 60 Stylus $270
Buy with care$12.32/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 60 Stylus 80Galaxy S23+ 70

The Edge 60 Stylus's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch poled, fhd+, 120hz, 3000 nits peak, gorilla glass 3.

Performance
Edge 60 Stylus 56Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 60 Stylus 67Galaxy S23+ 79

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Edge 60 Stylus 80Galaxy S23+ 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Edge 60 Stylus lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 60 Stylus 26Galaxy S23+ 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Edge 60 Stylus 66Galaxy S23+ 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 60 StylusGalaxy S23+
Price (street)$270$206
Display6.7-inch pOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 36.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.15 × 74.78 × 8.29 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight191 g196 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Feb 2028

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