Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 23499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23499.
Display comparison
Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Both have same 385 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.5%. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M16 | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | February 27, 2025 | August 06, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | ~ 86% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | 800 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | OneUI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |