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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • 200 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 26,500Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB

  • 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • 6.7 inch screen.
  • MediaTek Helio G99 processor.
  • 6 GB RAM in this version.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 16,500Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.7-inch screen and 50 MP main camera, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G has a bigger battery (6,000 mAh), offers 1080p recording at up to 60 fps and has better water and dust protection (IP64), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a sharper OLED screen, sharper selfies (13 MP) and NFC for contactless payments.

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
90 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
About 6.7 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
6.7 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
MediaTek Helio G99 processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
6,000 mAh battery capacity

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Up to 8 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
6 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 262 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • FM radio.
  • Higher frame rates for 1080p recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.7-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 262 ppi
PerformanceExynos 1330 processorMediaTek Helio G99 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM6 GB RAM
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,000 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP64 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A16 5GGalaxy A08
Announced2024, October 072026, September 15
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, October 25—
Model numbersSM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1—
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head)     0.94 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)167.4 x 77.4 x 8.0
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)197
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches: PLS LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)PLS LCD
Display protection—PLS LCD

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)MediaTek Helio G99
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB6GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM—
Storage technology—No

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 2MP depth sensor
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30/60fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Battery5000 mAhLi-Ion 6000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked—
5G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
NFCYes (market/region dependent)No
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioNoFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—No
Satellite features—No

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust and water splashes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
ColorsBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light GreenGray, Light Violet, Dark Green
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) 3DMark: 360 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display824 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-25.7 LUFS (Very good)—
BatteryActive use score 12:08h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
EnergyClass B—
Battery43:30h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have 90 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G if you want a bigger battery and 1080p recording at up to 60 fps, or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you would rather have a sharper OLED screen and sharper selfies.

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