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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

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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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Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

Samsung Galaxy M17 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
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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 M17 5G is the better buy: it has a brighter screen for outdoor use and steadier photos and video (OIS).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
191 g
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
192 g

Performance

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Up to 256 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
128 GB storage

Processor

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)

GPU

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Mali-G57 MC2
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Mali-G68 MP2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

  • 6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 processor.
  • Up to 8 GB RAM.
  • Up to 256 GB storage.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Brighter display: up to 1,100 nits (vs 800).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 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 with OIS
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6300 processorExynos 1330 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Weight191 g192 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy M16Galaxy M17
Announced2025, February 272025, October 10
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, March 05Available. Released 2025, October 13
Model numbersSM-M166P, SM-M166P/DSM-M176B, M-M176B/DS
SAR1.08 W/kg (head)0.64 W/kg (head)
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 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 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 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 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, 1100 nits (HBM)
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 5G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 5G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 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, OIS 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 M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 5G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 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 M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 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 M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 5G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsThunder Black, MInt Green, Blush PinkMoonlight Silver, Sapphire Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GSamsung Galaxy M17 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.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is the better buy for almost everyone, with a brighter screen for outdoor use and steadier photos and video.

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