PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy S6 edge+

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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.65 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$2.65/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ $95
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2015◆ Buy-by Aug 20162018

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy S6 edge+ 60

The Galaxy S6 edge+'s screen is the better one — 5.7-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+ 40

5,000mAh vs 3,000mAh — 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 — 150 months longer than the Galaxy S6 edge+.

Value
Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy S6 edge+ 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M16 5G at $2.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M16 5GGalaxy S6 edge+
Price (street)$150$95
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz5.7-inch dual-curved Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2560 (QHD), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB32GB/64GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired, Qi/PMA wireless (microUSB)
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro16MP main
Dimensions164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm154.4 × 75.8 × 6.9 mm
Weight191 g153 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilFeb 2031Aug 2018

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