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Samsung Galaxy F17 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy F17 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: 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 F17 is the more rounded choice, with optical stabilization, a brighter display, and six years of updates. The Galaxy A16 5G suits buyers who value more storage and its AnTuTu lead.
Both share a 6.7″ Super AMOLED display and a 5000 mAh battery with 25 W charging. The F17 reaches 1100 nits versus 800 nits on the A16 5G; it is also thinner and lighter at 7.5 mm and 192 g, compared with 7.9 mm and 200 g.
The F17 adds optical image stabilization to its main camera, which the A16 5G lacks. It also comes with Android 15 and six years of updates, while the A16 5G has Android 14 and two years of updates. The A16 5G offers 256 GB instead of 128 GB and scores 435,895 in AnTuTu versus 419,526 for the F17.
Samsung Galaxy F17
The Samsung Galaxy F17 is the better buy for buyers who want optical stabilization on the main camera and six years of updates.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the better buy for buyers who need 256 GB of storage and value its higher AnTuTu score.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy F17, ahead on Design & display and Camera.
| Category | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy F17, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 800 nits
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 200 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 7.9 mm
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 435,895
- against 419,526
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 419,526 | 435,895 Best value |
| 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 CPU with 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 360 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, 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 Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 43 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits Best value | 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 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 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 n26, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 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 n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 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, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| 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 OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.64 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.665 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.972 W/kg | 0.94 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,550 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 249 € |
| Model numbers | SM-E176B/DS | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1 |
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