Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance
63.5
63.5
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
86.0
86.0
Gaming
61.5
61.5
Overall
74.3
74.3
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A16
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A16
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
6 GB
6 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", AF, OIS + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1, Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 25W wired
Fast battery 25W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
200g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Colors
Gray, water green, midnight blue
Black, Gray, Light blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A17?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A17?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A16 offers better value at PKR 54,999 with a value score of 3.3.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy A17?
Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 54,999 while Samsung Galaxy A17 costs PKR 69,999. The price difference is PKR 15,000.
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