iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs Galaxy M16 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.66 per month of safe use, while the iPhone SE (2nd generation) runs out in Apr 2027 ($10.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (2nd generation) 40 · Galaxy M16 5G 75 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) $110

Avoid buying$10.72/mo

2020◆ Buy-by Apr 20252027

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.66/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 50Galaxy M16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 58Galaxy M16 5G 42

The iPhone SE (2nd generation)'s Apple A13 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 40Galaxy M16 5G 55

The Galaxy M16 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 16Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 1,821mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 12Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 46 months longer than the iPhone SE (2nd generation).

Value

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M16 5G at $2.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (2nd generation)	Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)	$110	$150
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD (IPS), 1334×750 at 326 ppi, 625 nits, True Tone, wide color (P3)	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Apple A13 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	3GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	1,821 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	Up to 18W wired fast charge (up to 50% in 30 min), Qi wireless charging; Lightning	25W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main wide	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	148 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP67	None
Supported until	Apr 2027	Feb 2031

iPhone SE (2nd generation) full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.