PhoneLifespan

P3 Pro 5G 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 P3 Pro 5G runs out in Feb 2029 ($6.19/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: P3 Pro 5G 73 · 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.

Realme P3 Pro 5G $200
Buy with care$6.19/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150
Safe to buy$2.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
P3 Pro 5G 70Galaxy M16 5G 50

The P3 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.83-inch amoled, 120hz, 1500 nits peak.

Performance
P3 Pro 5G 64Galaxy M16 5G 42

The P3 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P3 Pro 5G 55Galaxy M16 5G 55

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

Battery
P3 Pro 5G 100Galaxy M16 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P3 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P3 Pro 5G 38Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 24 months longer than the P3 Pro 5G.

Value
P3 Pro 5G 73Galaxy M16 5G 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Pro 5GGalaxy M16 5G
Price (street)$200$150
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1500 nits peak6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.5 × 77.3 × 8 mm164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g191 g
Water resistanceIP69 (also IP68/IP66)None
Supported untilFeb 2029Feb 2031

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