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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • 190 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 23,000In 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, Mediatek Helio G99 processor and 5,000 mAh battery, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is the better buy: it has steadier photos and video (OIS) and is lighter (190 g).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
190 g
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
200 g

Software

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Android 15, 6 OS upgrades promised
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Android 14, 6 OS upgrades promised

SAR EU

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
0.37 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
0.31 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Lighter: 190 g (vs 200 g).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • 6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 processor.
  • Up to 8 GB RAM.
  • Up to 256 GB storage.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung 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
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging25 W wired charging
Weight190 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 A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A17 4GGalaxy A16
Announced2025, September 182024, October 15
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 18Available. Released 2024, November 20
Model numbersSM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSBSM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB
SAR EU0.37 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)0.31 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung 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)
Weight190 g (6.70 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 A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz; 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, 90HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 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 A17 4GSamsung 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@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung 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 A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (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
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)FM radio (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung 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 A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsBlack, Gray, Light blueGray, water green, midnight blue
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensingVirtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
EnergyClass AClass B
Battery51:33h endurance, 1200 cycles45:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fallClass B (180 falls)Class B (180 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung 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

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 A17 4G is the better buy for almost everyone, with steadier photos and video and a lighter phone.

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