Samsung Galaxy M16
#1807
Samsung Galaxy M17
#1082Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M16
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance
83.790.6
Camera
86.485.0
Display
86.388.6
Battery
80.394.6
Build
80.284.6
Overall
83.488.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M16 and M17 share a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the M17 features Gorilla Glass Victus, enhancing durability.
- Both models have a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the M17 offers a higher peak brightness of 1100 nits compared to the M16's 800 nits.
- In terms of performance, the M16 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300, while the M17 utilizes the more advanced Exynos 1330, providing improved processing capabilities.
- Camera-wise, both phones have a 50 MP main sensor, but the M17 includes optical image stabilization (OIS), which the M16 lacks.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 25W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- They run on Android 15 with One UI 7, offering a consistent software experience across both models.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16
Samsung Galaxy M17
General
Release Date
2025, February 27
2025, October 10
Announced
2025, February 27
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
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPU
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-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
191 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
Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink
Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
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