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Galaxy A50 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 Galaxy A50 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A50 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.

Samsung Galaxy A50 $85
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Feb 20212023
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A50 50Galaxy M16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A50 30Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Galaxy M16 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A50 52Galaxy M16 5G 55

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

Battery
Galaxy A50 60Galaxy M16 5G 80

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

Software longevity
Galaxy A50 0Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 96 months longer than the Galaxy A50.

Value
Galaxy A50 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A50Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$85$150
Display6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 60Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9610MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB/6GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging15W wired25W wired
Rear cameras25MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions158.5 × 74.7 × 7.7 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight166 g191 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilFeb 2023Feb 2031
Galaxy A50 full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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