PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F16 5G vs Galaxy M30

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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 M30 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 M30 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 M30 $80
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Feb 20202022

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F16 5G 50Galaxy M30 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F16 5G 42Galaxy M30 22

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

Camera
Galaxy F16 5G 55Galaxy M30 40

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

Battery
Galaxy F16 5G 80Galaxy M30 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F16 5G 68Galaxy M30 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 108 months longer than the Galaxy M30.

Value
Galaxy F16 5G 75Galaxy M30 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F16 5GGalaxy M30
Price (street)$135$80
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 7904
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro13MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm159.0 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight191 g174 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilMar 2031Feb 2022
Galaxy F16 5G full verdict →Galaxy M30 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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