Galaxy F16 5G vs Galaxy S20 Ultra 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 S20 Ultra 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 F16 5G 75 · Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 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 S20 Ultra 5G $250

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2020◆ Buy-by Mar 20232025

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F16 5G 50Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 80

The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch dynamic amoled 2x, 3200x1440 (qhd+), 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy F16 5G 42Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 55

The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G's Snapdragon 865 (US) / Exynos 990 (global) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy F16 5G 55Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 79

The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy F16 5G 80Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy F16 5G 68Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 72 months longer than the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.

Value

Galaxy F16 5G 75Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 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 S20 Ultra 5G
Price (street)	$135	$250
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3200x1440 (QHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Snapdragon 865 (US) / Exynos 990 (global)
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	108MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 4x periscope
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	166.9 × 76.0 × 8.8 mm
Weight	191 g	222 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2031	Mar 2025

Galaxy F16 5G full verdict →Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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