Galaxy F16 5G vs Galaxy On6 (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 On6 (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 On6 (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 On6 (2018) $55

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2018◆ Buy-by Jul 20182020

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F16 5G 50Galaxy On6 (2018) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F16 5G 42Galaxy On6 (2018) 18

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

Camera

Galaxy F16 5G 55Galaxy On6 (2018) 40

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

Battery

Galaxy F16 5G 80Galaxy On6 (2018) 40

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

Software longevity

Galaxy F16 5G 68Galaxy On6 (2018) 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 128 months longer than the Galaxy On6 (2018).

Value

Galaxy F16 5G 75Galaxy On6 (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 On6 (2018)
Price (street)	$135	$55
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	5.6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity, 720 x 1480 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Samsung Exynos 7870
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	64GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	wired (microUSB)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	13MP main
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	149.3 × 70.2 × 8.2 mm
Weight	191 g	154 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Mar 2031	Jul 2020

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