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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18

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SamsungGalaxy A16 5GSamsungGalaxy A18
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2024September 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+ and 16 million colours; full rectangle 6.7 inches or 6.5 inches accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded corners
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front
Performance
ChipSamsung Exynos 1330Exynos 1610
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUMaker 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 6300Octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz
Memory–LPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM
Storage typeUK 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 camera5 MP5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8 and autofocus; no OIS; rear LED flash50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description
Ultra wide camera5 MP, f/2.2; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera5 MP, F2.2
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; no OIS or flash13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephotoDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingMaker 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 recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD
Camera features–2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash
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 detailNon-removable; 5,000 mAh typical and 4,860 mAh rated; current UK page lists energy class B and minimum 1,200 endurance cyclesTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; wall charger sold separatelyUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArena–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g196 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.7 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP64
ColoursBlue Black, Light Grey and Light Green; availability varies by regionBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)
Water resistance detailIP54; 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 wearIP64, dust-tight and splash-resistant; maker test sprays 10 litres of fresh water per minute from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint reader; side-mounted power-button location confirmed by PhoneArena; Samsung Knox Vault isolates sensitive credentialsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic and light sensors; virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersMono speaker; no stereo supportNo stereo support (Samsung UK)
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 6.1; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArena; Smart Switch, Quick Share and SmartThings supported; no Samsung DeXAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)
Software features–Knox Vault, Quick Share and Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support
Release detail–Samsung France confirmed already available on 15 September 2026; first retail day is not established, so month precision is retained. Swedish announcement says availability later in 2026.
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security maintenance; current UK specification page lists security validity until 31 October 2030Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; UK security support listed until 31 October 2032
AI features–Circle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)
In the boxPhone and USB-C charging cable confirmed by PhoneArena; power adaptor sold separately–
Connectivity
Mobile network5G 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 GSM4G LTE FDD/TDD; 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G
SIMDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSDDual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicated
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, VHT80 and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid supportedBluetooth 5.3
NFCSupported on UK SM-A166BZADEUBYes (UK model)
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audio and no 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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