Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

From $169
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

From $79
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Our rating7/108/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25W25W
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.7 in6.7 in
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)200 g192 g
ReleasedOct 2024Aug 2025
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).

Display

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Size6.7 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
ProtectionUnspecifiedCorning Gorilla Glass Victus

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
OSAndroid 15, One UI (upgradable to Android 16 and beyond)Android 15 (upgradable, with 6 years of OS upgrades)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) or Exynos 1330 (5 nm)Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (configuration varies by chipset)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2.0 GHz)
GPUMali-G57 MC2 (Dimensity 6300) or Mali-G68 (Exynos 1330)—

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1.5TB)microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB)
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Single13 MP, f/2.013 MP
FeaturesNo OIS, No AF, No Flash—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging25W wired (charger sold separately)25W wired

Body

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight200g (7.05 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame (typical for segment)Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
SIMDual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot for some regions)Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DurabilityIP54 dust and splash resistantIP54 dust and splash resistant

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
RadioUnspecified—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Announced2024, October 72025, August 06
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, October 25 (Global); January 9, 2025 (US)Available. Released 2025, August 14

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus 192 g for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — Oct 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Aug 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 8/10.

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