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

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Feature	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Price	KSh 18,500.00 – KSh 26,000.00Price range: KSh 18,500.00 through KSh 26,000.00	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	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	MediaTek Helio G99
RAM	4GB, 6GB, 8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	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)	188 g (6.63 oz)
Operating system	Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5	Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16 4G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
General
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A16 4G	Galaxy A08
Announced	2024, October 15	2026, September 07
Design
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 7.6 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)	188 g (6.63 oz)
Build materials	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Display
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	PLS LCD
Performance
Processor	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	MediaTek Helio G99
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory & Storage
RAM	4GB, 6GB, 8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB
Storage technology	—	No
Expandable storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Cameras
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	1080p@30/60fps
Front camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Battery & Charging
Battery	5000 mAh	Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Software
Operating system	Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5	Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8
Network
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM	Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
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	FM radio (market/region dependent)	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)	—	No
Satellite features	—	No
Durability
Water resistance	IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)	IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass; Virtual proximity sensing	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Gray, water green, midnight blue	Gray, Light Violet, Dark Green
Audio
Loudspeakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	Yes

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