Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy S8+

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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 S8+ 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 S8+ 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 S8+ $110

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2017◆ Buy-by Apr 20182020

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy S8+ 60

The Galaxy S8+'s screen is the better one — 6.2-inch super amoled, 1440x2960 (qhd+), 60hz.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Galaxy S8+ 38

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

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Galaxy S8+ 40

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

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Galaxy S8+ 50

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

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Galaxy S8+ 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 130 months longer than the Galaxy S8+.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy S8+ 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 S8+
Price (street)	$150	$110
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.2-inch Super AMOLED, 1440x2960 (QHD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Snapdragon 835 (US) / Exynos 8895 (global)
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,500 mAh
Charging	25W wired	15W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	12MP main
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	159.5 × 73.4 × 8.1 mm
Weight	191 g	173 g
Water resistance	None	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2031	Apr 2020

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