PhoneLifespan

Edge 60 vs Galaxy S23

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Edge 60 (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).

Value Score: Edge 60 63 · Galaxy S23 67 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 $350
Buy with care$15.77/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 $175
Buy with care$8.77/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 60 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 60 62Galaxy S23 85

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

Camera
Edge 60 79Galaxy S23 79

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

Battery
Edge 60 84Galaxy S23 58

5,200mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Edge 60 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 60 26Galaxy S23 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Edge 60 63Galaxy S23 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 at $8.77 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 60Galaxy S23
Price (street)$350$175
Display6.67-inch pOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging68W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions161.0 × 73.1 × 7.9 mm146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight179 g168 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Feb 2028

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