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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A16 5GSamsungGalaxy A25 5G
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2024December 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.5″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch396 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,000 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+ and 16 million colours; full rectangle 6.7 inches or 6.5 inches accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Display features–Infinity-U camera notch; Vision Booster; Eye Comfort Shield; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipSamsung Exynos 1330Exynos 1280
Memory4 GB6 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 6300Exynos 1280, confirmed by Samsung UK; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process
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 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8 and autofocus; no OIS; rear LED flashF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP, f/2.2; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro cameraF2.2
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; no OIS or flashF2.2, fixed focus, no 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 recordingUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 or 240 fps
Front video–Up to 1080p at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera features–2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; OIS and VDIS video stabilisation with 500 Hz motion sampling
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 21 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 cyclesRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 19 hours LTE or Wi-Fi internet, 124 hours audio playback and 38 hours 4G LTE talk time; non-removable battery
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; wall charger sold separatelySuper Fast Charging; 25 W wall charger sold separately
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArenaNot supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g197 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.3 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm161 × 76.5 mm
Materials–Plastic frame and back, glass display (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Water and dust resistanceIP54–
ColoursBlue Black, Light Grey and Light Green; availability varies by regionBlue Black, Blue, Yellow
Buttons–Raised Key Island section houses the power button and volume rocker (Android Authority)
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 wear–
BiometricsFingerprint reader; side-mounted power-button location confirmed by PhoneArena; Samsung Knox Vault isolates sensitive credentialsSide fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic and light sensors; virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersMono speaker; no stereo supportStereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket
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 14 with One UI 6.0 (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
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 four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; current UK spec page lists security support until 31 January 2029
Safety features–Samsung Knox multi-layer security
In the boxPhone and USB-C charging cable confirmed by PhoneArena; power adaptor sold separatelyNo charger included (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
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 GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSDDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD, up to 1 TB
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; Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
NFCSupported on UK SM-A166BZADEUBSupported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audio and no 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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