PhoneLifespan

Pixel 2 vs Galaxy M16 5G

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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 Pixel 2 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 2 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.

Google Pixel 2 $60
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2017◆ Buy-by Oct 20182020
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pixel 2 50Galaxy M16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 2 38Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Galaxy M16 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 2 40Galaxy M16 5G 55

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

Battery
Pixel 2 34Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,700mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 2 0Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 124 months longer than the Pixel 2.

Value
Pixel 2 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 2Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$60$150
Display5.0-inch OLED, 1080 x 1920, 60Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 835MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB
Battery2,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras12.2MP main50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions145.7 × 69.7 × 7.8 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight143 g191 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilOct 2020Feb 2031
Pixel 2 full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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