Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
27.1Performance29.1
36.6Display44
30.1Camera41.9
55.7Battery43.7
65.3Features65.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G wins this phone face-off, 41.2 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and display (+7). Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 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 5G
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 44
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 988 vs 740
- 28% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 185,812 vs 144,944
- 19% higher AnTuTu: 603,772 vs 509,232
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 85.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1330 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 509,232Bottom 2% | 603,772+19%Bottom 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 210,242Bottom 5% | 245,695+17%Bottom 13% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 43,774+2%Bottom 4% | 42,916Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 110,272Bottom 2% | 129,349+17%Bottom 4% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 144,944Bottom 3% | 185,812+28%Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 740Bottom 16% | 988+34%Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Bottom 20% | 2,093+2%Bottom 21% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g+4% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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