Galaxy M16 5G vs Galaxy Z Flip

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 Z Flip 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 Z Flip 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 Z Flip $170

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2020◆ Buy-by Feb 20222024

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Galaxy Z Flip 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Galaxy Z Flip 52

The Galaxy Z Flip's Snapdragon 855+ is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Galaxy Z Flip 52

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Galaxy Z Flip 46

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

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Galaxy Z Flip 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 84 months longer than the Galaxy Z Flip.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Galaxy Z Flip 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 Z Flip
Price (street)	$150	$170
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED, 1080x2636, 60Hz + 1.1-inch cover Super AMOLED, 112x300, 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Snapdragon 855+
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh
Charging	25W wired	15W wired, 9W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	87.4 × 73.6 × 17.3 mm folded / 167.3 × 73.6 × 7.2 mm unfolded
Weight	191 g	183 g
Water resistance	None	None
Supported until	Feb 2031	Feb 2024

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Galaxy Z Flip 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.