Galaxy A16 5G vs Galaxy M15 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 at $3.80 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy M15 5G runs out in Apr 2029 ($4.45/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A16 5G 71 · Galaxy M15 5G 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G $199

Safe to buy$3.80/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G $150

Buy with care$4.45/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A16 5G 50Galaxy M15 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy A16 5G 45Galaxy M15 5G 38

The Galaxy A16 5G's Samsung Exynos 1330 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A16 5G 55Galaxy M15 5G 55

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

Battery

Galaxy A16 5G 80Galaxy M15 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy A16 5G 62Galaxy M15 5G 40

The Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 19 months longer than the Galaxy M15 5G.

Value

Galaxy A16 5G 71Galaxy M15 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A16 5G	Galaxy M15 5G
Price (street)	$199	$150
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1330	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM	4GB/8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm
Weight	200 g	217 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Oct 2030	Apr 2029

Galaxy A16 5G full verdict →Galaxy M15 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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