Galaxy M16 5G vs Y300 5G

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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 Y300 5G runs out in Nov 2027 ($13.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M16 5G 75 · Y300 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

Vivo Y300 5G $235

Avoid buying$13.72/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20252027

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Y300 5G 70

The Y300 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 1800 nits peak.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Y300 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Y300 5G 55

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

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Y300 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Y300 5G 20

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 39 months longer than the Y300 5G.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Y300 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	Y300 5G
Price (street)	$150	$235
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	80W FlashCharge wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	163.2 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm
Weight	191 g	188 g
Water resistance	None	IP64
Supported until	Feb 2031	Nov 2027

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Y300 5G 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.