PhoneLifespan

Pixel 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 $120
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Oct 20202022
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pixel 4 50Galaxy M16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 4 50Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Pixel 4's Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 4 52Galaxy M16 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Pixel 4 36Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,800mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 4 0Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 100 months longer than the Pixel 4.

Value
Pixel 4 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 4Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$120$150
Display5.7-inch OLED, 1080 x 2280, 90Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 855MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM6GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB
Battery2,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired, wireless25W wired
Rear cameras12.2MP main, 16MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions147.1 × 68.8 × 8.2 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight162 g191 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilOct 2022Feb 2031
Pixel 4 full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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