Galaxy F16 5G vs Galaxy Note Edge

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $2.38 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy Note Edge 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 F16 5G 75 · Galaxy Note Edge 40 — 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 F16 5G $135

Safe to buy$2.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge $110

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2014◆ Buy-by Nov 20152017

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F16 5G 50Galaxy Note Edge 60

The Galaxy Note Edge's screen is the better one — 5.6-inch curved-edge super amoled, 1440 x 2560 plus edge column, 60hz.

Performance

Galaxy F16 5G 42Galaxy Note Edge 30

The Galaxy F16 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy F16 5G 55Galaxy Note Edge 40

The Galaxy F16 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy F16 5G 80Galaxy Note Edge 40

5,000mAh vs 3,000mAh — the Galaxy F16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy F16 5G 68Galaxy Note Edge 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 160 months longer than the Galaxy Note Edge.

Value

Galaxy F16 5G 75Galaxy Note Edge 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F16 5G at $2.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F16 5G	Galaxy Note Edge
Price (street)	$135	$110
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	5.6-inch curved-edge Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2560 plus edge column, 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (US) / Exynos 5433 (intl)
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	3GB
Storage	128GB	32GB/64GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	Adaptive Fast Charging wired (microUSB 2.0)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	16MP main
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	151.3 × 82.4 × 8.3 mm
Weight	191 g	174 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Mar 2031	Nov 2017

Galaxy F16 5G full verdict →Galaxy Note Edge full verdict →Longevity master board →

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