PhoneLifespan

7T 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 7T is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 7T 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.

OnePlus 7T $120
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Oct 20212023
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
7T 50Galaxy M16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
7T 52Galaxy M16 5G 42

The 7T's Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ is simply the faster chip.

Camera
7T 74Galaxy M16 5G 55

The 7T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
7T 56Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 3,800mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
7T 0Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 88 months longer than the 7T.

Value
7T 40Galaxy M16 5G 75

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

Full spec table
Spec7TGalaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$120$150
Display6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED, 1080x2400, 90Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 855+MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery3,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W Warp Charge 30T wired25W wired
Rear cameras48MP main, 16MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions160.9 × 74.4 × 8.1 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g191 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilOct 2023Feb 2031
7T full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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