Galaxy F16 5G vs Galaxy J4 (2018)

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 J4 (2018) 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 J4 (2018) 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 J4 (2018) $40

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2018◆ Buy-by May 20192021

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F16 5G 50Galaxy J4 (2018) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F16 5G 42Galaxy J4 (2018) 12

The Galaxy F16 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy F16 5G 55Galaxy J4 (2018) 40

The Galaxy F16 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy F16 5G 80Galaxy J4 (2018) 40

5,000mAh vs 3,000mAh — the Galaxy F16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy F16 5G 68Galaxy J4 (2018) 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 118 months longer than the Galaxy J4 (2018).

Value

Galaxy F16 5G 75Galaxy J4 (2018) 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F16 5G	Galaxy J4 (2018)
Price (street)	$135	$40
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	5.5-inch Super AMOLED, 720 x 1280 (HD), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	2GB/3GB
Storage	128GB	16GB/32GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	5W wired (microUSB)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	13MP main
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	151.7 × 76.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	191 g	175 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Mar 2031	May 2021

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