Pixel 6 Pro 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 Pixel 6 Pro runs out in Oct 2026 ($52.11/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 6 Pro 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 6 Pro $230

Avoid buying$52.11/mo

2021◆ Buy-by Oct 20242026

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.66/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display

Pixel 6 Pro 90Galaxy M16 5G 50

The Pixel 6 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch ltpo oled, 3120×1440 (qhd+), 120hz refresh rate.

Performance

Pixel 6 Pro 55Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Pixel 6 Pro's Google Tensor is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 6 Pro 79Galaxy M16 5G 55

The Pixel 6 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Pixel 6 Pro 80Galaxy M16 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Pixel 6 Pro 5Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 52 months longer than the Pixel 6 Pro.

Value

Pixel 6 Pro 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 6 Pro	Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)	$230	$150
Display	6.7-inch LTPO OLED, 3120×1440 (QHD+), 120Hz refresh rate	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	12GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,003 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired (USB-C PD), up to 23W Qi wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto (4x optical)	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163.9 × 75.9 × 8.9 mm	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	210 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP68	None
Supported until	Oct 2026	Feb 2031

Pixel 6 Pro full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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