Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy On8 (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 On8 (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 On8 (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 On8 (2018) $60

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2018◆ Buy-by Aug 20182020

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy On8 (2018) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Galaxy On8 (2018) 22

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

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Galaxy On8 (2018) 40

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

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Galaxy On8 (2018) 50

5,000mAh vs 3,500mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Galaxy On8 (2018) 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 127 months longer than the Galaxy On8 (2018).

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy On8 (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 On8 (2018)
Price (street)	$150	$60
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.0-inch Super AMOLED Infinity, 720 x 1480 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,500 mAh
Charging	25W wired	wired (microUSB)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	16MP main, 5MP depth
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	156.2 × 75.1 × 8.0 mm
Weight	191 g	168 g
Water resistance	None	None
Supported until	Feb 2031	Aug 2020

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