Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $199 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 44/100 (a 4-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 992 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2197 vs 1826
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $199
- Better camera (33/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 4 points higher (48/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 992 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2197 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 77 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $33. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $33 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (33/100 vs 24/100).