PhoneLifespan

Pixel 6 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 6 runs out in Oct 2026 ($33.34/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 6 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 $144
Avoid buying$33.34/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 50Galaxy M16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 6 55Galaxy M16 5G 42

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

Camera
Pixel 6 67Galaxy M16 5G 55

The Pixel 6 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Pixel 6 72Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,614mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 6 5Galaxy M16 5G 67

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

Value
Pixel 6 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 6Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$144$150
Display6.4-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,614 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging21W wired, 21W wireless (Pixel Stand)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions158.6 × 74.8 × 8.9 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight207 g191 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilOct 2026Feb 2031
Pixel 6 full verdict →Galaxy M16 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.