PhoneLifespan

G21 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 G21 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: G21 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.

Nokia G21 $130
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by Feb 20232025
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
G21 50Galaxy M16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
G21 22Galaxy M16 5G 42

The Galaxy M16 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
G21 55Galaxy M16 5G 55

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

Battery
G21 81Galaxy M16 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
G21 0Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 72 months longer than the G21.

Value
G21 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table
SpecG21Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$130$150
Display6.5-inch IPS LCD, 1600x720 (HD+), 90Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetUnisoc T606MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB/6GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,050 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions164.6 × 75.9 × 8.5 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g191 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilFeb 2025Feb 2031
G21 full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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