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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • 191 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

  • 191 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 19,000In Stock
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PrioritySamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6300 processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
Storage128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging25 W wired charging

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy F16Galaxy M16
Announced2025, March 112025, February 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, March 13Available. Released 2025, March 05
Model numbersSM-E166P, SM-E166P/DSSM-M166P, SM-M166P/DS
SAR1.08 W/kg (head)1.08 W/kg (head)
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)191 g (6.74 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB128GB / 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Rear camera50 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 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub61, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsBling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam GreenThunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy F16 5GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

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.

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