Samsung Galaxy A16
#1410
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
#1502Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance
87.482.3
Camera
87.089.2
Display
86.987.9
Battery
84.985.5
Build
85.883.6
Overall
86.485.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A16 and A17 4G share similar display specifications, featuring a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate.
- Both models utilize the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, ensuring comparable performance levels.
- However, the A17 offers optical image stabilization (OIS) for its rear camera, enhancing photo quality compared to the A16, which lacks this feature.
- Both devices have a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging, but the A17 is slightly lighter at 190g versus the A16's 200g.
- In terms of build quality, the A17 includes Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front, while the A16 has standard glass, and they both run different versions of One UI on Android, with the A16 on Android 14 and the A17 on Android 15.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
General
Release Date
2024, October 15
2025, September 18
Announced
2024, October 15
2025, September 18
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
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
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB 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
1080p@30fps
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
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, water green, midnight blue
Black, Gray, Light blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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 7
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No