Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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Samsung Galaxy M17
#1082Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance
85.090.6
Camera
85.085.0
Display
91.388.6
Battery
78.194.6
Build
93.984.6
Overall
86.788.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy M17 both feature a 6.7" Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, but the M17 offers a higher peak brightness of 1100 nits compared to the A16's 800 nits.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Exynos 1330 chipset, but the A16 has an option for a Mediatek Dimensity 6300.
- The M17's camera system includes optical image stabilization (OIS) on the main sensor, enhancing photo quality, while the A16 lacks this feature.
- Both phones have a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging, but the M17 is slightly lighter at 192g and features Gorilla Glass Victus on the front for improved durability.
- The A16 runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1, while the M17 comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, indicating a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17
General
Release Date
2024, October 07
2025, October 10
Announced
2024, October 07
2025, October 10
Description
N/A
Preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 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
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
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 back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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