Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
#1375
Samsung Galaxy A17
#1231Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance
85.090.1
Camera
85.088.7
Display
91.388.0
Battery
78.183.3
Build
93.988.1
Overall
86.787.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy A17 both feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the A16 utilizes either the Exynos 1330 or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, while the A17 is equipped with the Exynos 1330, providing a slight edge in consistency.
- The A17's camera system includes optical image stabilization (OIS), enhancing photo quality compared to the A16, which lacks this feature.
- Both models have a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging, ensuring long-lasting usage.
- The A16 is built with a glass front and plastic back, whereas the A17 features Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and a fiber-reinforced plastic back, contributing to improved durability.
- Software-wise, the A16 runs Android 14 with One UI 6.1, while the A17 comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, indicating a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17
General
Release Date
2024, October 07
2025, August 06
Announced
2024, October 07
2025, August 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G68 MP2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
Front Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
200 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
Black, Gray, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM +eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No