PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy On7 (2016)

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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 On7 (2016) 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 On7 (2016) 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 On7 (2016) $45
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2016◆ Buy-by Oct 20162018

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy On7 (2016) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy M16 5G 42Galaxy On7 (2016) 30

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

Camera
Galaxy M16 5G 55Galaxy On7 (2016) 40

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

Battery
Galaxy M16 5G 80Galaxy On7 (2016) 46

5,000mAh vs 3,300mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M16 5G 67Galaxy On7 (2016) 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 149 months longer than the Galaxy On7 (2016).

Value
Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy On7 (2016) 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M16 5GGalaxy On7 (2016)
Price (street)$150$45
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz5.5-inch PLS LCD, 1080 x 1920 (FHD), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB3GB
Storage128GB/256GB32GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,300 mAh
Charging25W wiredwired (microUSB)
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro13MP main
Dimensions164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm151.7 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight191 g167 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilFeb 2031Oct 2018
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