Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy On6 (2018)

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.66 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 M16 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 M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.66/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Samsung Galaxy On6 (2018) $55

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2018◆ Buy-by Jul 20182020

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy On6 (2018) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Galaxy On6 (2018) 18

The Galaxy M16 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Galaxy On6 (2018) 40

The Galaxy M16 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Galaxy On6 (2018) 40

5,000mAh vs 3,000mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Galaxy On6 (2018) 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 128 months longer than the Galaxy On6 (2018).

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy On6 (2018) 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M16 5G at $2.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M16 5G	Galaxy On6 (2018)
Price (street)	$150	$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/256GB	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	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	149.3 × 70.2 × 8.2 mm
Weight	191 g	154 g
Water resistance	None	None
Supported until	Feb 2031	Jul 2020

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Galaxy On6 (2018) full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.