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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Samsung Galaxy F17 5G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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01Selected Samsung Galaxy A16 4G 200 g. About 90 Hz display refresh rate. About 6.7 inch screen. Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor. 5,000 mAh battery capacity. KSh 20,000In Stock Choose options	02 Samsung Galaxy F17 5G 192 g. About 90 Hz display refresh rate. About 6.7 inch screen. Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor. 128 GB storage in this version. KSh 19,000In 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 F17 5G is the stronger choice: it has steadier photos and video (OIS), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G only offers FM radio.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G: 200 g
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G: 192 g

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G: Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G: Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G: Up to 256 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G: 128 GB storage

Software

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G: Android 14, 6 OS upgrades promised
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G: Android 15, 6 OS upgrades promised

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G: Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G: Exynos 1330 (5 nm)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

FM radio (market/region dependent).

Samsung Galaxy F17 5G

Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
Priority	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
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	Mediatek Helio G99 processor	Exynos 1330 processor
Memory	Up to 8 GB RAM	Up to 8 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 256 GB storage	128 GB storage
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh battery	5,000 mAh battery
Charging	25 W wired charging	25 W wired charging
Weight	200 g	192 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	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G68 MP2
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A16	Galaxy F17
Announced	2024, October 15	2025, September 11
Release status	Available. Released 2024, November 20	Available. Released 2025, September 14
Model numbers	SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB	SM-E176B/DS
SAR EU	0.31 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)	—
SAR	—	0.64 W/kg (head)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
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)	192 g (6.77 oz)
Build materials	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Display	Super AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM); 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	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM)
Display protection	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Processor	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 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 & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
RAM	4GB / 6GB / 8GB	4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB
Expandable storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations	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

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
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	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Battery	5000 mAh	Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Operating system	Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5	Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM	· 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 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G bands	—	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes
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	FM radio (market/region dependent)	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
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 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Colors	Gray, water green, midnight blue	Black, Violet
Multitasking and productivity	Virtual proximity sensing	Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Loudspeakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Performance	AnTuTu: 387422 (v10) GeekBench: 1920 (v6) 3DMark: 345 (Wild Life Extreme)	—
Display	808 nits max brightness (measured)	—
Loudspeaker	-25.2 LUFS (Very good)	—
Battery	Active use score 14:43h	—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Energy	Class B	—
Battery	45:10h endurance, 1200 cycles	—
Free fall	Class B (180 falls)	—
Repairability	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

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy F17 5G is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G makes sense if you want FM radio.

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