PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A90 5G vs Galaxy F16 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $2.38 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A90 5G is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A90 5G 40 · Galaxy F16 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.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G $160
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Sep 20212023
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G $135
Safe to buy$2.38/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A90 5G 50Galaxy F16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A90 5G 50Galaxy F16 5G 42

The Galaxy A90 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A90 5G 62Galaxy F16 5G 55

The Galaxy A90 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A90 5G 70Galaxy F16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy F16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A90 5G 0Galaxy F16 5G 68

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 90 months longer than the Galaxy A90 5G.

Value
Galaxy A90 5G 40Galaxy F16 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F16 5G at $2.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A90 5GGalaxy F16 5G
Price (street)$160$135
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 60Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 855MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions164.8 × 76.4 × 8.4 mm164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight206 g191 g
Water resistanceNoneIP54
Supported untilSep 2023Mar 2031

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