Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB

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Feature	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Price	KSh 26,500.00	KSh 16,500.00
Display	6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED	6.7 inches: PLS LCD, 90Hz
Processor	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	MediaTek Helio G99
RAM	—	6GB
Storage	—	128GB
Rear camera	50 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
Battery	5000 mAh	Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)	197
Operating system	Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5	Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE

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General

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A16 5G	Galaxy A08
Announced	2024, October 07	2026, September 15

Design

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)	167.4 x 77.4 x 8.0
Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)	197
Build materials	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Display	6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED	6.7 inches: PLS LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Display protection	Mohs level 5	PLS LCD
Display features	90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)	PLS LCD

Performance

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Processor	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	MediaTek Helio G99
CPU	Octa-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)
GPU	Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
RAM	—	6GB
Storage	—	128GB
Storage technology	—	No
Expandable storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Cameras

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Rear camera	50 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 camera	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash
Rear camera video	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps
Front camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Battery	5000 mAh	Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired

Software

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Operating system	Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5	Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM	Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Connectivity

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	No
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)	—	No
Satellite features	—	No

Durability

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Water resistance	IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)	IP64 dust and water splashes

Features

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual proximity sensing	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green	Gray, Light Violet, Dark Green

Audio

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Loudspeakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	Yes

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