Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Vivo Y05 4G
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy M16 5G |  Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 19,000 – KSh 20,000 | KSh 18,500 – KSh 21,200 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.74-inch LCD, 120Hz |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB, 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) | 8 MP f/2.0 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh typical |
| Charging | 25W wired | 15W wired |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 209 g |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | Android 16, OriginOS 6.0 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / 4G LTE |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Vivo |
| Model | Galaxy M16 | vivo Y05 |
| Announced | 2025, February 27 | — |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 167.40 x 77.10 x 8.39 mm |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 209 g |
| Build materials | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Composite plastic back; IP65 |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.74-inch LCD, 120Hz |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| Display features | 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | Capacitive multi-touch; 120Hz refresh rate |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | — |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| Storage technology | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSD up to 2TB (dedicated slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 8 MP f/2.0 |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 5 MP f/2.2 |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Rear LED flash |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | — |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh typical |
| Charging | 25W wired | 15W wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | Android 16, OriginOS 6.0 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / 4G LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + dedicated microSD |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS supported |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP65 |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Side capacitive fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient light, proximity |
| Colors | Thunder Black, Mint Green, Blush Pink | Voyage Black, Haze Blue, Summit Platinum |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Vivo Y05 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
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