Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gold Front and Back

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

₹15,999

Was ₹14,399 2 month(s) ago

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G front and back in Gray

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

₹18,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1330
Display6.65", AMOLED, 90Hz6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 25W5000mAh, 25W
RAM6GB6GB
Storage128GB128GB

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Recommended ForDisplay, Battery and MultimediaGaming, Software, Performance, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsGold, Light Green, Blue BlackBlue, Black, Grey
LaunchOctober 18, 2024August 29, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 18, 2024August 29, 2025
Launch Price₹18,999₹18,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.65 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch385 ppi385 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness800 nits1100 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Weight192 grams192 grams
Front-Gorilla Glass Victus
BackPlasticGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerMono SpeakerMono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekSamsung
Chipset NameDimensity 6300Exynos 1330
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIOne UI
OS Updates(Years)6 year(s)6 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution5 MP5 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacroMacro
FeaturesHDR, LED Flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Fash, Panorama
StabilizationEISOIS
Videogyro-EISgyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution13 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesFace UnlockFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps1080@30fps

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed25 W25 W

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
RAM6 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Tie

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
AI FeaturesAI Assistant, Google Gemini
SensorsAccelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor