Samsung Galaxy A07 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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Galaxy A07 compared with Galaxy A16 5G
SamsungGalaxy A07SamsungGalaxy A16 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025October 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution1600 × 7202340 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness262 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typePLS LCDSuper AMOLED, FHD+ and 16 million colours; full rectangle 6.7 inches or 6.5 inches accounting for rounded corners
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99Samsung Exynos 1330
Memory4 GB – 8 GB (better)4 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB (better)128 GB
CPU–Maker UK SM-A166B lists octa-core CPU at 2.4/2 GHz; Samsung Exynos 1330 identification confirmed by Tech Advisor's UK review configuration and PhoneArena; some other regions use MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Storage typeDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 2 TBUK 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage with 109.3 GB available; hybrid microSD slot supports up to 1.5 TB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP13 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation50 MP, f/1.8 and autofocus; no OIS; rear LED flash
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, f/2.2; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera
Front camera8 MP, F2.013 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; no OIS or flash
Zoom–Up to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto
Video recordingFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fpsMaker UK specifies Full HD at 30 fps and slow motion HD at 120 fps; UHD 4K at 30 fps is listed for video playback, not native recording
Camera features2 MP F2.4 depth camera–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–Non-removable; 5,000 mAh typical and 4,860 mAh rated; current UK page lists energy class B and minimum 1,200 endurance cycles
Wired charging–25 W Super Fast Charging; wall charger sold separately
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArena
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight184 g (better)200 g
Thickness7.6 mm (better)7.9 mm
Height × width167.4 × 77.4 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP54
ColoursGreen, light violet and black in IndonesiaBlue Black, Light Grey and Light Green; availability varies by region
Water resistance detail–IP54; maker test sprays 10 litres of fresh water per minute for five minutes at all angles; not for swimming or immersion, and resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsSide fingerprint readerFingerprint reader; side-mounted power-button location confirmed by PhoneArena; Samsung Knox Vault isolates sensitive credentials
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic and light sensors; virtual proximity sensing
Speakers–Mono speaker; no stereo support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid with One UI 7.0One UI 6.1; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArena; Smart Switch, Quick Share and SmartThings supported; no Samsung DeX
Software updates–Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security maintenance; current UK specification page lists security validity until 31 October 2030
In the box–Phone and USB-C charging cable confirmed by PhoneArena; power adaptor sold separately
Connectivity
Mobile network–5G sub-6 FDD bands n1/3/7/8/20/28 and TDD n38/40/41/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/8 and quad-band GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM plus dedicated microSD slot on Caribbean SM-A075MDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz on SM-A075MWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, VHT80 and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 on SM-A075MBluetooth 5.3; Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid supported
NFC–Supported on UK SM-A166BZADEUB
USBUSB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audio and no 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS on SM-A075MGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS

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