PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F16 5G vs Galaxy F62

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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 F62 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 F16 5G 75 · Galaxy F62 40 — 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 F16 5G $135
Safe to buy$2.38/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031
Samsung Galaxy F62 $160
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Feb 20232025

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F16 5G 50Galaxy F62 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F16 5G 42Galaxy F62 47

The Galaxy F62's Samsung Exynos 9825 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F16 5G 55Galaxy F62 67

The Galaxy F62 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F16 5G 80Galaxy F62 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy F62 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F16 5G 68Galaxy F62 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 73 months longer than the Galaxy F62.

Value
Galaxy F16 5G 75Galaxy F62 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F16 5GGalaxy F62
Price (street)$135$160
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 9825
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm163.9 × 76.3 × 9.5 mm
Weight191 g218 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilMar 2031Feb 2025
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