Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy S21+ 5G

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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 S21+ 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 M16 5G 75 · Galaxy S21+ 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 M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.66/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G $250

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2021◆ Buy-by Jan 20242026

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy S21+ 5G 70

The Galaxy S21+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, 2400x1080 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Galaxy S21+ 5G 62

The Galaxy S21+ 5G's Snapdragon 888 (US) / Exynos 2100 (global) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Galaxy S21+ 5G 79

The Galaxy S21+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Galaxy S21+ 5G 76

5,000mAh vs 4,800mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Galaxy S21+ 5G 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 61 months longer than the Galaxy S21+ 5G.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy S21+ 5G 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 S21+ 5G
Price (street)	$150	$250
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Snapdragon 888 (US) / Exynos 2100 (global)
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,800 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x hybrid
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	161.5 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm
Weight	191 g	200 g
Water resistance	None	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2031	Jan 2026

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