Samsung Galaxy A17
#1231
Samsung Galaxy M16
#1807Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy M16
Performance
90.183.7
Camera
88.786.4
Display
88.086.3
Battery
83.380.3
Build
88.180.2
Overall
87.683.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A17 and Galaxy M16 both feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the A17 is powered by the Exynos 1330 chipset, while the M16 uses the Mediatek Dimensity 6300, with the A17 having a slight edge in CPU architecture.
- Both devices sport a 50 MP main camera, but the A17 includes optical image stabilization (OIS), enhancing photo quality compared to the M16.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 25W charging for both, ensuring comparable longevity.
- The A17 has a slightly lighter build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, while the M16 has a plastic back, impacting overall durability.
- Both run on Android 15 with One UI 7, offering a consistent software experience across devices.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy M16
General
Release Date
2025, August 06
2025, February 27
Announced
2025, August 06
2025, February 27
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
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB 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, AF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
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)
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 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
192 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue
Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM +eSIM· Nano-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 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 15, 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, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No