Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
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Samsung Galaxy F17 5G Price range: KSh 19,000.00 through KSh 20,000.00
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G Price range: KSh 19,000.00 through KSh 20,500.00
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At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy M16 5G |  OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 19,000.00 through KSh 20,000.00 | Price range: KSh 38,500.00 through KSh 53,000.00 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex (4 nm) |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| 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, 27mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF; Auxiliary lens |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired, 45W PPS; 10W reverse wired; Bypass charging |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | Android 16 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Samsung | OnePlus |
| Model | Galaxy M16 | Nord CE6 Lite |
| Announced | 2025, February 27 | 2026, May 07 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 165.9 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.53 x 2.99 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Display features | 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | 144Hz, 800 nits (typ), 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali G615 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Cameras | ||
| 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, 27mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF; Auxiliary lens |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera features | — | Panorama |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired, 45W PPS; 10W reverse wired; Bypass charging |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | Android 16 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes); MIL-STD-810H compliant*; * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Thunder Black, Mint Green, Blush Pink | Hyper Black, Vivid Mint |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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