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Detailed Review: Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G – Who Wins?
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.9 mm (3.07 inches) | 77.9 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | Black, Blue, Green, Pink | White, Gray, Blue, Green |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
| Display Coverage | 86% | 86% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76 | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Level 3 Cache | 2 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 6 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1072 MHz | 949 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 64 | 64 |
| Computational Performance | ~137.2 GFLOPS | ~121.5 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:05 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 11:26 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 100 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | 49 |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | No | No |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 120 FPS (720p) | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4160 x 3120 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | GalaxyCore GC13A0 | GalaxyCore GC13A0 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | No | No |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | WCDMA B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4(AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Mono | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announcement Date | February 2025 | October 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $135 | $199 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 72 | 71 |
| Camera Rating | 40* | 38 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 20 | 23 |
| Battery Rating | 69* | 67 |
| Connectivity Rating | 68 | 68 |
| Overall Review Score | 52* | 51 |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
$135.00 USD
EUR
113.63
INR
12,249.63
NGN
182,249.64
JPY
20,698.38
MYR
528.70
CNY
933.97
ZAR
2,143.61
RUB
10,422.61
GBP
98.96
CHF
103.99
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
$199.00 USD
EUR
167.50
INR
18,056.86
NGN
268,649.46
JPY
30,510.94
MYR
779.34
CNY
1,376.74
ZAR
3,159.84
RUB
15,363.70
GBP
145.87
CHF
153.29
