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Consumer Guide: Do You Choose Samsung Galaxy M16 5G or Samsung Galaxy F17 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.9 mm (3.07 inches) | 77.9 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | Black, Blue, Green, Pink | Black, Purple |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
| Display Coverage | 86% | 86% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1330 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76 | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Level 3 Cache | 2 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 6 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1072 MHz | 949 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 64 | 64 |
| Computational Performance | ~137.2 GFLOPS | ~121.5 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | One UI 7.0 |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | No | No |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 120 FPS (720p) | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4160 x 3120 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | GalaxyCore GC13A0 | CMOS |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | No | No |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) | |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Mono | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announcement Date | February 2025 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $135 | $150 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 72 | 74 |
| Camera Rating | 40* | 49* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 20 | 23 |
| Battery Rating | 69* | 70* |
| Connectivity Rating | 68 | 68 |
| Overall Review Score | 52* | 56* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
$135.00 USD
EUR
113.49
INR
12,230.28
NGN
182,736.22
JPY
20,875.32
MYR
529.70
CNY
934.02
ZAR
2,152.39
RUB
10,434.80
GBP
98.87
CHF
103.61
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
$150.00 USD
EUR
126.11
INR
13,589.21
NGN
203,040.24
JPY
23,194.80
MYR
588.56
CNY
1,037.81
ZAR
2,391.54
RUB
11,594.22
GBP
109.86
CHF
115.13
