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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • 200 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 20,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

  • 191 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 19,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.7-inch OLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery and IP54 rating, the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G is the better buy: it offers FM radio.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
200 g
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
191 g

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor

Software

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Android 14, 6 OS upgrades promised
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Android 15, 6 OS upgrades promised

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

NFC

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Yes (market/region dependent)
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Yes

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • FM radio (market/region dependent).

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Weight200 g191 g
SoftwareAndroid 14, 6 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 15, 6 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A16Galaxy M16
Announced2024, October 152025, February 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, November 20Available. Released 2025, March 05
Model numbersSM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSBSM-M166P, SM-M166P/DS
SAR EU0.31 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR—1.08 W/kg (head)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)191 g (6.74 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
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, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes
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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)No
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsGray, water green, midnight blueThunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
PerformanceAnTuTu: 387422 (v10) GeekBench: 1920 (v6) 3DMark: 345 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display808 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-25.2 LUFS (Very good)—
BatteryActive use score 14:43h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy M16 5G
EnergyClass B—
Battery45:10h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both are rated IP54.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G is the better buy for almost everyone, with FM radio.

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