Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy M16
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy M16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy A17 suits buyers who value camera performance and speed, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 is the better fit for a brighter screen and faster downloads. The A17 pairs optical image stabilization on its main camera with a stronger Geekbench 6 single-core result: 980 versus 782.
Both have a 6.7″ Super AMOLED display with 1080 px by 2340 px resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The M16 reaches 1000 nits against 800 nits on the A17, though neither stands out for brightness among phones generally. The A17 is thinner at 7.5 mm versus 7.9 mm.
Both phones have 5000 mAh batteries and 25 W charging. The M16 supports download speeds up to 3300 Mbps, compared with 2550 Mbps on the A17. For buyers seeking a main camera with optical image stabilization and UFS 3.1 storage rather than UFS 2.2, the A17 is the stronger choice.
Samsung Galaxy A17
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is the better buy for buyers who want optical image stabilization on the main camera and UFS 3.1 storage.
Samsung Galaxy M16
The Samsung Galaxy M16 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 1000-nit display and downloads up to 3300 Mbps.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A17, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A17, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 7.9 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 980
- against 782
Samsung Galaxy M16, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 800 nits
- Max. download speed
- 3,300 Mbps
- against 2,550 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 519,526 | 423,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 980 Best value | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,048 Best value | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core: 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 365 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue | Black, Green, Pink, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Rugged Build | Yes Best value | No |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.46 W/kg Best value | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.972 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,550 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | SM-M166P, SM-M166P/DS |
