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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Vivo Y05 4G

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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 22,700In Stock
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Vivo Y05 4G

Vivo Y05 4G

  • 209 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.74 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 20,200In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Vivo Y05 4G has a bigger battery (6,500 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and runs newer Android 16, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G charges faster (25 W) and has a sharper OLED screen, a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP) and sharper selfies (13 MP).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
200 g
Vivo Y05 4G
209 g

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Vivo Y05 4G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
About 6.7 inch screen
Vivo Y05 4G
About 6.74 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Vivo Y05 4G
Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Vivo Y05 4G
6,500 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 25 W (vs 15 W).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 260 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 5 MP).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

Vivo Y05 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,500 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP65 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 14).
  • Stereo speakers.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.74-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 260 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera8 MP main camera
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorUnisoc T7225 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,500 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
BrandSamsungVivo
ModelGalaxy A16Y05
Announced2024, October 152026, February 24
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, November 20Available. Released 2026, February 24
Model numbersSM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB—
SAR EU0.31 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)209 g (7.37 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90HzIPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MP1

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB
Storage128GB / 256GB64GB, 128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Storage technology—eMMC 5.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
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)8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
Battery5000 mAhLi-Ion 6500 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired Reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 16, OriginOS 6

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
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 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41; 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)No
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.2, 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
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)FM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsGray, water green, midnight blueVoyage Black, Haze Blue, Summit Platinum
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GVivo Y05 4G
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 4GVivo Y05 4G
EnergyClass B—
Battery45:10h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.7 and 6.74 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Vivo Y05 4G if you want a bigger battery and smoother scrolling, or the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you would rather have faster charging and a sharper OLED screen.

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