PhoneLifespan

4 vs Galaxy F16 5G

vs

Winner

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $2.38 per month of safe use, while the 4 runs out in Sep 2027 ($19.48/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 4 40 · Galaxy F16 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.

Fairphone 4 $300
Avoid buying$19.48/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20252027
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G $135
Safe to buy$2.38/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
4 50Galaxy F16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
4 45Galaxy F16 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
4 62Galaxy F16 5G 55

The 4 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
4 58Galaxy F16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 3,905mAh — the Galaxy F16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
4 18Galaxy F16 5G 68

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 41 months longer than the 4.

Value
4 40Galaxy F16 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F16 5G at $2.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec4Galaxy F16 5G
Price (street)$300$135
Display6.3-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 60Hz, Gorilla Glass 56.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery3,905 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired; user-removable battery25W wired
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162 x 75.5 x 10.5 mm164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight225 g191 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilSep 2027Mar 2031
4 full verdict →Galaxy F16 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.