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Galaxy A17 5G vs Galaxy A16 5G
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Galaxy A17 5G — its best deal costs £300.20 including April rises, £102.76 less than the Galaxy A16 5G.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Galaxy A17 5G 6.7″, Galaxy A16 5G 6.7″. Battery: Galaxy A17 5G 5,000 mAh, Galaxy A16 5G 5,000 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Galaxy A17 5G: £313 SIM-free plus SIM only. Compare with the contract totals above.
Galaxy A17 5G£300.20
Galaxy A16 5G£402.96True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Galaxy A17 5G is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £300.20 over 24 months with April rises, against £402.96 for the Galaxy A16 5G — a gap of £102.76, or about £4.28 a month.
Prices checked 28 October 2026 · How we compare
Galaxy A17 5G vs Galaxy A16 5G, side by side
| Galaxy A17 5G | Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £300.20 | £402.96 |
| Cheapest network | Three | iD Mobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £5 | £0 |
| Monthly on that deal | £10 | £14.99 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £7 | £14.99 |
| Contract deals tracked | 394 | 5 |
| Screen | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Weight | 192 g | 200 g |
| Released | August 2025 | October 2024 |
| Colours on sale | 3 | 1 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | Galaxy A17 5G | Galaxy A16 5G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| iD Mobile | £311.96 | £402.96 | £91 |
Our verdict
On price, the Galaxy A17 5G wins: £102.76 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is £4.28 a month — enough to matter unless the Galaxy A16 5G does something you need.
On the spec sheet, the Galaxy A17 5G is the newer phone (August 2025).
Pick the Galaxy A17 5G if…
- You want the lowest monthly price — from £7 a month vs £14.99
- You want the lower total — £102.76 less over 24 months
- You prefer a lighter phone
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
FAQ
Galaxy A17 5G vs Galaxy A16 5G questions
Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A17 5G or the Galaxy A16 5G?
The Galaxy A17 5G. Its cheapest contract costs £300.20 over 24 months including April rises, £102.76 less than the Galaxy A16 5G (£402.96).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Galaxy A17 5G it is Three (£5 upfront, £10 a month); for the Galaxy A16 5G it is iD Mobile (£0 upfront, £14.99 a month).
Is the Galaxy A17 5G bigger than the Galaxy A16 5G?
The Galaxy A17 5G has a 6.7-inch screen and the Galaxy A16 5G a 6.7-inch screen; they weigh 192 g and 200 g.