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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
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53 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy M16 5G Manufactured in March, 2025, with display 6.7 with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300, vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, Manufactured in August, 2025 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 1330. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
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Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
  • Lighter design: 191g vs 192g
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB    		 - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
    vs
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
    Size 6.7 in 6.7 in
    Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
    Aspect ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
    Pixel density 385 ppi 385 ppi
    Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 800 nits 800 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 86 % 86 %
    Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 164.4 mm (6.47 in) 164.4 mm (6.47 in)
    Width 77.9 mm (3.07 in) 77.9 mm (3.07 in)
    Thickness 7.9 mm (0.31 in) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
    Weight 191 g (6.74 oz) 192 g (6.77 oz)
    Water resistance IP54 IP54
    Back panel Plastic Glass
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Blue
    - Green
    - Pink    		 - Black
    - Gray
    - Blue
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes, In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
    86 %
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    86 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Samsung Exynos 1330
    Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.4 (Cortex-A76)    		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.4 (Cortex-A78)
    Process TSMC Samsung
    Transistor Size 6 nm 5 nm
    Neural Processor Yes Yes
    Graphics Mali-G57 MP2 Mali-G68 MP2
    GPU Cores 64 64
    GPU Frequency 1072 MHz 949 MHz
    FLOPS 137.2 GFLOPS 121.5 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
    730
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    953
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
    2010
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    2003
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)730953
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)20102003
    Geekbench Compute (GPU)14011318
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Samsung Galaxy M16 5G], [Samsung Galaxy A17 5G]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
    401221
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    416552
    CPU134508138446
    GPU6908569251
    Memory9151399549
    UX106115109306
    NanoReview Score401221416552

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 4 GB 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 15 Android 15
    OS Size 20.2 GB n/a
    UI Skin One UI 7.0 One UI 7.0

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 25 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (47% in 30 min) Yes (48% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:22 h 1:19 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 8160x6120 pixels 8160x6120 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Optical
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Ultra-wide: 5 MP
    Macro: 2 MP    		 Standard: 50 MP
    Ultra-wide: 5 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Focal lengthn/a64 mm
    SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5KJN1n/a
    Sensor size1/2.761/2
    Pixel size0.64 μmn/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalOptical
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix5 MP5 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    SensorSmartSens SC501n/a
    Sensor size1/51/2
    Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 13 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 4160x3120 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
    Focal length 26 mm 26 mm
    Sensor GalaxyCore GC13A0 n/a
    Sensor size 1/3.1 1/3.1
    Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization No No
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort No No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* Yes Varies by region
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900n/a
    3G BandsWCDMA B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)n/a
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)n/a
    5G SupportYesYes

    Sound

    3.5 mm Jack No No
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced February, 2025 yr August, 2025 yr
    Release Date March, 2025 yr August, 2025 yr
    MSRP ($) 135 239
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included No No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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