Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy S25 FE

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 S25 FE runs out in Oct 2032 ($7.89/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M16 5G 75 · Galaxy S25 FE 74 — 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 S25 FE $599

Safe to buy$7.89/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy S25 FE 70

The Galaxy S25 FE's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, up to 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Galaxy S25 FE 84

The Galaxy S25 FE's Exynos 2400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Galaxy S25 FE 79

The Galaxy S25 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Galaxy S25 FE 78

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Galaxy S25 FE 90

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 20 months longer than the Galaxy M16 5G.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy S25 FE 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M16 5G	Galaxy S25 FE
Price (street)	$150	$599
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Exynos 2400
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,900 mAh
Charging	25W wired	45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight	191 g	190 g
Water resistance	None	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2031	Oct 2032

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Galaxy S25 FE 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.