Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A16
0category wins
Samsung Galaxy M17
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy M17
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy M17
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy M17
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1100 |
| PPI | 385 | 385 |
| Glass Type | Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 86 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Helio G99 | Exynos 1330 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 7 |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy M17 +32%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A16 +12%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M17 +10%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 727 | 960 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,047 | 1,826 |
| AnTuTu | 554,590 | 607,489 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.4 | 164.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 192 |
| Width (mm) | 77.9 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 15 | 2025, October 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, November 20 | Available. Released 2025, October 13 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy M17 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy M17 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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