Pixel 5 vs Galaxy F16 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Pixel 5 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 5 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.

Google Pixel 5 $180

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2020◆ Buy-by Oct 20212023

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G $135

Safe to buy$2.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Pixel 5 50Galaxy F16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 5 50Galaxy F16 5G 42

The Pixel 5's Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 5 52Galaxy F16 5G 55

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

Battery

Pixel 5 62Galaxy F16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,080mAh — the Galaxy F16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 5 0Galaxy F16 5G 68

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 88 months longer than the Pixel 5.

Value

Pixel 5 40Galaxy F16 5G 75

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 5	Galaxy F16 5G
Price (street)	$180	$135
Display	6.0-inch OLED, 1080 x 2340, 90Hz	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Battery	4,080 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, wireless, reverse wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	12.2MP main, 16MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	144.7 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	151 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Oct 2023	Mar 2031

Pixel 5 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.