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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

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01Selected Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 200 g. About 90 Hz display refresh rate. About 6.7 inch screen. Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor. 5,000 mAh battery capacity. KSh 26,500Out of Stock	02 Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 190 g. About 90 Hz display refresh rate. About 6.7 inch screen. Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor. 5,000 mAh battery capacity. KSh 23,000In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.7-inch OLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery and IP54 rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is the better buy: it has steadier photos and video (OIS), is lighter (190 g) and offers FM radio.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: 200 g
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: 190 g

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Software

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Android 14, 6 OS upgrades promised
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: Android 15, 6 OS upgrades promised

SAR EU

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: 0.38 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: 0.37 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)

SIM

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: · Nano-SIM, · Nano-SIM + eSIM
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: · Nano-SIM, · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi.
Exynos 1330 processor.
Up to 8 GB RAM.
Up to 256 GB storage.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
FM radio (market/region dependent).
Lighter: 190 g (vs 200 g).
Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).

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Priority	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Display	6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi	6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera	50 MP main camera	50 MP main camera with OIS
Performance	Exynos 1330 processor	Mediatek Helio G99 processor
Memory	Up to 8 GB RAM	Up to 8 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 256 GB storage	Up to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh battery	5,000 mAh battery
Charging	25 W wired charging	25 W wired charging
Weight	200 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP54 water and dust resistance	IP54 water and dust resistance
Connections	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	Android 14, 6 OS upgrades promised	Android 15, 6 OS upgrades promised
Processor	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
SAR EU	0.38 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)	0.37 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
SIM	· Nano-SIM, · Nano-SIM + eSIM	· Nano-SIM, · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Radio	No	FM radio (market/region dependent)

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A16 5G	Galaxy A17 4G
Announced	2024, October 07	2025, September 18
Release status	Available. Released 2024, October 25	Available. Released 2025, September 18
Model numbers	SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1	SM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSB
SAR EU	0.38 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)	0.37 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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 (7.05 oz)	190 g (6.70 oz)
Build materials	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Display	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)	Super AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display features	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)	Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Display protection	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Processor	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 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 (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
RAM	4GB / 6GB / 8GB	4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Expandable storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Rear camera	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30fps
Front camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Operating system	Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5	Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM	· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked	—
Network speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	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
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Radio	No	FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Water resistance	IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)	IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Colors	Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green	Black, Gray, Light blue
Multitasking and productivity	Virtual proximity sensing	Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Loudspeakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance	AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) 3DMark: 360 (Wild Life Extreme)	—
Display	824 nits max brightness (measured)	—
Loudspeaker	-25.7 LUFS (Very good)	—
Battery	Active use score 12:08h	—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Energy	Class B	Class A
Battery	43:30h endurance, 1200 cycles	51:33h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall	Class B (180 falls)	Class B (180 falls)
Repairability	Class C	Class C

Similarities

Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
Both are rated IP54.
Both support Wi-Fi 5.
Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
Both have NFC.
Both have a plastic frame.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is the better buy for almost everyone, with steadier photos and video and a lighter phone.

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