Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB vs Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB

73/100
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB 90Hz refresh rate boosts budget visuals

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB

₹21,999

89/100
Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB AI score of 89/100 for Specs, Price History and Comparison

Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB

₹69,999

Display
85
95
Screen Size
6.7 inches
6.59 inches
Display Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2340
1268x2756 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
Brightness
800 nits
3500 nits
Performance
66
87
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu Score
—
2136906
RAM
4 GB
12 GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
—
UFS 4.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v16
Camera
72
91
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom
50 MP, Primary, f/1.7, 1/1.55", OmniVision OV50H, 2.0µm, up to 120x Digital Zoom, 23 mm
Secondary Camera
5 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, OmniVision, 15 mm
Tertiary Camera
2 MP, Macro, f/2.4
50 MP, Telephoto, f/3.0, 115 mm
Front Camera
13 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm MP
32 MP, f/2.2, 21 mm MP
Rear Video Recording
Full HD @30fps
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, 120x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Filters, Xiaomi ProFocus, HDR, Slow Motion Video, Pro Mode, Stereo recording
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
256 GB
Expandable Storage
yes
no
Battery
78
89
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
6500 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
25 W
67 W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 6GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
v5.3
Yes, v6.0
Design
74
0
Weight
191 g
200 g
Build Material
Plastic -
Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass 7i -
Colors
Blush Pink
Violet
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-03-05
2026-06-04
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Not Water Resistant
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
6 Years
—
Security Updates
6 Years
—
Model Name
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Xiaomi 17T
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Vivid AMOLED display with fluid 90Hz scrolling
  • Typical use gets you through the whole day
  • Hard to beat value in the budget segment
  • Light enough to hold all day without fatigue
  • Camera handles casual shots without fuss
  • Smooth where it counts — light apps and calls

! Consider before buying…

  • Heavy multitasking and gaming will make it struggle
  • Plastic build doesn't feel premium in hand
  • No water resistance — keep it away from water
  • Software glitches tend to creep in after updates
  • Low light camera leaves a lot to be desired

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • 5G works across all carriers
  • Dual-SIM setup includes eSIM flexibility
  • Charger and protective case come in the box

! Consider before buying…

  • No headphone jack
  • After-sales support has raised complaints
Compare Prices
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₹21,999
₹69,999