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Samsung Galaxy F16 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy F16 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: 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 F16 suits anyone who wants 5G and maximum download speeds of 3300 Mbps; the Galaxy A17 4G is the pick for twice the storage and optical stabilization on its main camera.
The F16 pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with the A17 4G’s Helio G99, and scores 782 versus 729 in Geekbench 6 Single-Core. The A17 4G offers 256 GB of storage against the F16’s 128 GB, and is slimmer at 7.5 mm versus 7.9 mm.
Both have a 6.7″ Super AMOLED display at 90 Hz, a 5000 mAh battery, and 25 W charging. The A17 4G adds optical image stabilization and a 3.5 mm headphone jack; the F16 records 1080p video at 30 fps with Gyro-EIS and supports 5G, while the A17 4G tops out at LTE.
Samsung Galaxy F16
The Samsung Galaxy F16 is the better buy for anyone looking for 5G and maximum download speeds of 3300 Mbps.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is the better buy for anyone who values 256 GB of storage and optical stabilization on the main camera.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy F16, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 782
- against 729
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
- Max. download speed
- 3,300 Mbps
- against 650 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 7.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,464 | 463,245 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 Best value | 729 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 Best value | 1,979 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Grey, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54, MIL-STD-810H | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 51 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
| 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 |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 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 n28b, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.08 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.37 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.19 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy F16 | Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-E166P, SM-E166P/DS | SM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSB |
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