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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Infinix Hot 70 4G

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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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Infinix Hot 70 4G

Infinix Hot 70 4G

  • 195 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1576 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 6,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 19,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Infinix Hot 70 4G has a bigger battery (6,000 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and charges faster (45 W), while the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has a sharper OLED screen, 6 promised OS upgrades and sharper selfies (13 MP).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
191 g
Infinix Hot 70 4G
195 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Infinix Hot 70 4G
720 x 1576 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Infinix Hot 70 4G
Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Infinix Hot 70 4G
6,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
25 W rated wired charging power
Infinix Hot 70 4G
45 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 256 ppi).
  • More promised OS upgrades: 6 (vs 3).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).

Infinix Hot 70 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP65 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • FM radio.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 256 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6300 processorMediatek Helio G100 Ultimate processor
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging45 W wired charging
Weight191 g195 g
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP65 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
BrandSamsungInfinix
ModelGalaxy M16Hot 70
Announced2025, February 272026, May 25
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, March 05Available. Released 2026, May 25
Model numbersSM-M166P, SM-M166P/DSX6895B
SAR1.08 W/kg (head)—
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)167.9 x 79.1 x 7.5 mm (6.61 x 3.11 x 0.30 in)
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)195 g (6.88 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches, 112.1 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 700 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1576 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)120Hz, 700 nits (HBM)
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.78 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—700 nits (HBM)
Pixel density—256 ppi
Aspect ratio—19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—84.4% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
User interface—XOS 16
Software support—up to 3 major OS updates
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
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/1.9, (wide), AF Auxiliary lens
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera features—Dual-LED flash
Wide camera—50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF
Additional rear cameras—Auxiliary lens

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
Battery5000 mAh6000 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired, 50% in 25 min 10W reverse wired Bypass charging
Reverse charging—10W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 16, up to 3 major OS updates, XOS 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
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, 66LTE
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, 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
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS
RadioNoFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) Drop resistant up to 1.5m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsThunder Black, MInt Green, Blush PinkNight Pulse, Dive Blue, Silver Dancer, Thermo Orange, Green Texture, Quiet Violet

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GInfinix Hot 70 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

Get the Infinix Hot 70 4G if you want a bigger battery and smoother scrolling, or the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G if you would rather have a sharper OLED screen and 6 promised OS upgrades.

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