PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F16 5G vs Poco M4 Pro 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 Poco M4 Pro 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 · Poco M4 Pro 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
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G $160
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Nov 20222024

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F16 5G 50Poco M4 Pro 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F16 5G 42Poco M4 Pro 5G 46

The Poco M4 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 810 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F16 5G 55Poco M4 Pro 5G 67

The Poco M4 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F16 5G 80Poco M4 Pro 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F16 5G 68Poco M4 Pro 5G 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 76 months longer than the Poco M4 Pro 5G.

Value
Galaxy F16 5G 75Poco M4 Pro 5G 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F16 5GPoco M4 Pro 5G
Price (street)$135$160
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.6-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 810
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm163.6 × 75.8 × 8.8 mm
Weight191 g195 g
Water resistanceIP54IP53
Supported untilMar 2031Nov 2024
Galaxy F16 5G full verdict →Poco M4 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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