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Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

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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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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

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
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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 stronger choice: it has steadier photos and video (OIS), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G only offers FM radio.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
192 g
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
200 g

Performance

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
128 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Up to 256 GB storage

Software

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Android 15, 6 OS upgrades promised
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Android 14, 6 OS upgrades promised

Processor

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

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

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • FM radio (market/region dependent).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera
PerformanceExynos 1330 processorMediatek Helio G99 processor
Storage128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Weight192 g200 g
SoftwareAndroid 15, 6 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 14, 6 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy M17Galaxy A16
Announced2025, October 102024, October 15
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, October 13Available. Released 2024, November 20
Model numbersM-M176B, M-M176B/DSSM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB
SAR0.64 W/kg (head)—
SAR EU—0.31 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 90Hz; 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 protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus—
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
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 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Rear camera50 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)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
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
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 M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
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
RadioNoFM radio (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsMoonlight Silver, Sapphire BlackGray, water green, midnight blue
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
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
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
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 M17 5G is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G makes sense if you want FM radio.

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