Galaxy A16 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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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 S23 FE runs out in Oct 2028 ($5.77/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 FE 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 S23 FE $164

Buy with care$5.77/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A16 5G 50Galaxy S23 FE 70

The Galaxy S23 FE's screen is the better one — 6.4-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 60–120hz.

Performance

Galaxy A16 5G 45Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A16 5G 55Galaxy S23 FE 79

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

Battery

Galaxy A16 5G 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy A16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy A16 5G 62Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 24 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value

Galaxy A16 5G 71Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A16 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)	$199	$164
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1330	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM	4GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 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, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	200 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Supported until	Oct 2030	Oct 2028

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

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.