PhoneLifespan

Razr (2023) vs Galaxy M16 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.66 per month of safe use, while the Razr (2023) runs out in Oct 2027 ($18.69/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Razr (2023) 40 · Galaxy M16 5G 75 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Razr (2023) $300
Avoid buying$18.69/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20252027
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
Razr (2023) 80Galaxy M16 5G 50

The Razr (2023)'s screen is the better one — 6.9-inch fhd+ (1080x2640) ltpo poled, 144hz main + 1.5-inch 194x368 poled cover display.

Performance
Razr (2023) 70Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Razr (2023)'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Razr (2023) 67Galaxy M16 5G 55

The Razr (2023) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Razr (2023) 64Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr (2023) 19Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 40 months longer than the Razr (2023).

Value
Razr (2023) 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M16 5G at $2.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRazr (2023)Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$300$150
Display6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 144Hz main + 1.5-inch 194x368 pOLED cover display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 5W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions170.8 × 74 × 7.35 mm (unfolded)164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight188 g191 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilOct 2027Feb 2031

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