Note 40 Pro+ 5G vs Galaxy F16 5G

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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 Note 40 Pro+ 5G runs out in Mar 2027 ($29.39/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note 40 Pro+ 5G 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.

Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G $270

Avoid buying$29.39/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20252027

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G $135

Safe to buy$2.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Note 40 Pro+ 5G 70Galaxy F16 5G 50

The Note 40 Pro+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

Note 40 Pro+ 5G 42Galaxy F16 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Note 40 Pro+ 5G 55Galaxy F16 5G 55

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

Battery

Note 40 Pro+ 5G 72Galaxy F16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,600mAh — the Galaxy F16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Note 40 Pro+ 5G 11Galaxy F16 5G 68

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 48 months longer than the Note 40 Pro+ 5G.

Value

Note 40 Pro+ 5G 40Galaxy F16 5G 75

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

Full spec table

Spec	Note 40 Pro+ 5G	Galaxy F16 5G
Price (street)	$270	$135
Display	6.78-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7020	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	12GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB
Battery	4,600 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	100W wired, 20W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	108MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	164.3 x 74.5 x 8.1 mm	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	190 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Supported until	Mar 2027	Mar 2031

Note 40 Pro+ 5G 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.