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Samsung Galaxy A16 LTE vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A16 LTESamsungGalaxy A16 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2024October 2024
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+ and 16 million colours; full rectangle 6.7 inches or 6.5 inches accounting for rounded corners
Always-on displayNot supported, according to GSMArena–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99Samsung Exynos 1330
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUMaker lists octa-core CPU at 2.2/2 GHz; MediaTek Helio G99 identification confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; GSMArena identifies 6 nm, two Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 at 2 GHzMaker 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
GPUMali-G57 MC2 identified by GSMArena; Notebookcheck calls the same two-core GPU Mali-G57 MP2–
Storage typeUK 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage with 108.3 GB available; hybrid microSD slot supports up to 1.5 TB; UFS 2.2 identified by NotebookcheckUK 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, f/1.8 and autofocus; no OIS; rear LED flash
Ultra wide camera5 MP, f/2.2; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera5 MP, f/2.2; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; no OIS or flash13 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; no OIS or flash
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephotoUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto
Video recordingFull HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD at 120 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
Front videoFull HD at 30 fps confirmed by GSMArena–
Camera featuresMain-camera Pro mode and manual night mode for main and front cameras reported by GSMArena–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp 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 cyclesNon-removable; 5,000 mAh typical and 4,860 mAh rated; current UK page lists energy class B and minimum 1,200 endurance cycles
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; wall charger sold separately25 W Super Fast Charging; wall charger sold separately
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArena
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g200 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP54
ColoursBlack, Light Green and Grey; availability varies by regionBlue Black, Light Grey and Light Green; availability varies by region
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 wearIP54; 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 GSMArena and Notebookcheck; Samsung Knox Vault isolates sensitive credentialsFingerprint reader; side-mounted power-button location confirmed by PhoneArena; Samsung Knox Vault isolates sensitive credentials
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint, geomagnetic and light sensors; virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic and light sensors; virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersMono speaker; no stereo supportMono speaker; no stereo support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 6.1; Android 14 confirmed by GSMArena and NotebookcheckOne UI 6.1; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArena; Smart Switch, Quick Share and SmartThings supported; no Samsung DeX
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security maintenance; current UK specification page separately lists security validity until 31 August 2031Up 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 boxUSB-C cable and SIM tool confirmed by GSMArena; power adaptor sold separatelyPhone and USB-C charging cable confirmed by PhoneArena; power adaptor sold separately
Connectivity
Mobile networkLTE FDD bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/5/8 and quad-band GSM; no 5G5G 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; second slot shared with microSDDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, VHT80 and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, VHT80 and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3; Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid supported
NFCSupported on UK SM-A165FZKBEUBSupported on UK SM-A166BZADEUB
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audio and no 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audio and no 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS

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