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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
41.2Inno Score
27.1Performance29.1
34.4Display44
30.1Camera41.9
43.7Battery43.7
49.3Features65.3
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 4G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G wins this phone face-off, 41.2 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and camera (+12). Samsung Galaxy A16 4G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
  • 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 988 vs 728
  • 28% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 185,812 vs 144,602

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density385 ppi385 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness733 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 11510,132Bottom 3%603,772+18%Bottom 11%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)211,597Bottom 7%245,695+16%Bottom 13%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)43,559+1%Bottom 3%42,916Bottom 2%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)110,374Bottom 3%129,349+17%Bottom 4%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)144,602Bottom 2%185,812+28%Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (single)728Bottom 13%988+36%Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,943Bottom 13%2,093+8%Bottom 21%
Wild Life Extreme stability96 %Top 47%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP5 MP
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Weight200 g192 g+4%
Thickness7.9 mm7.5 mm+5%
IP ratingIP54IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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