PhoneLifespan

Edge 60 vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Edge 60 it's also the sounder buy at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Edge 60 63 · Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 — 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 Ultra $339
Buy with care$16.98/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 60 70Galaxy S23 Ultra 90

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, ltpo 1–120hz, 1750 nits peak.

Performance
Edge 60 62Galaxy S23 Ultra 85

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

Camera
Edge 60 79Galaxy S23 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Edge 60 84Galaxy S23 Ultra 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Edge 60 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 60 26Galaxy S23 Ultra 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Edge 60 63Galaxy S23 Ultra 76

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 60Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price (street)$350$339
Display6.67-inch pOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x
Dimensions161.0 × 73.1 × 7.9 mm163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight179 g234 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Feb 2028
Edge 60 full verdict →Galaxy S23 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

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