Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy S6 edge

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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 S6 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 M16 5G 75 · Galaxy S6 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 M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.66/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge $75

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2015◆ Buy-by Apr 20162018

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy S6 edge 60

The Galaxy S6 edge's screen is the better one — 5.1-inch dual-curved super amoled, 1440 x 2560 (qhd), 60hz.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Galaxy S6 edge 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Galaxy S6 edge 40

The Galaxy M16 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Galaxy S6 edge 32

5,000mAh vs 2,600mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Galaxy S6 edge 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 155 months longer than the Galaxy S6 edge.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy S6 edge 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M16 5G	Galaxy S6 edge
Price (street)	$150	$75
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	5.1-inch dual-curved Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2560 (QHD), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	3GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	32GB/64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	2,600 mAh
Charging	25W wired	15W wired, Qi/PMA wireless (microUSB)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	16MP main
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	142.1 × 70.1 × 7.0 mm
Weight	191 g	132 g
Water resistance	None	None
Supported until	Feb 2031	Apr 2018

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