Galaxy A16 5G vs Galaxy S23

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 at $3.81 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.77/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A16 5G 71 · Galaxy S23 67 — 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$3.81/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Samsung Galaxy S23 $175

Buy with care$8.77/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A16 5G 50Galaxy S23 70

The Galaxy S23's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy A16 5G 45Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A16 5G 55Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy A16 5G 80Galaxy S23 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy A16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy A16 5G 62Galaxy S23 24

The Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 32 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value

Galaxy A16 5G 71Galaxy S23 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A16 5G at $3.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A16 5G	Galaxy S23
Price (street)	$199	$175
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1330	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	4GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,900 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight	200 g	168 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Supported until	Oct 2030	Feb 2028

Galaxy A16 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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