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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB)
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

5.9

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

8.1

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

1.6

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 75%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

5.9

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

8.1

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

1.6

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

5.9
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 9.9 points, which is higher than 93.3% of smartphones.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
Samsung Exynos 1330
This smartphone uses the Samsung Exynos 1330 processor model which is slower than processors in 65.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 53.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
385 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 385 ppi which is lower than that of 72.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
25 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 25 W which is slower than in 66.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.3% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164.4 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.4 mm which is taller than 62.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Width
77.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.9 mm which is wider than 82.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
200 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 200 g which is heavier than 58.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
88,396 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 88,396 cm³ which is smaller than 70.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 13.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.10 vs 8.000).
    9.1 vs 8
  • 13.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.10 vs 8.000).
    9.1 vs 8
  • 81.9% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.89 vs 5.4).
    9.89 vs 5.44
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 7.5% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (11,589 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    11,589 vs 10,783
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 21.2% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    800 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 5% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.4 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.4 vs 8
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Samsung Exynos 1330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Samsung Exynos 1,330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Samsung Exynos 1330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Samsung Exynos 1,330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 76.3% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (144 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    144 vs 608
  • 70.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (360 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    360 vs 1,226
  • 75% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • 20.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,020 vs 2,533
  • 6.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (883 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    883 vs 942
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 2.5% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (385 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    385 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 200 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    800 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower GSMArena battery life score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (12:08 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average smartphone scores 13:30 hour/s.
    12:8 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s
  • 24.2% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (25 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    25 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 1.9 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China
  • 1.9% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (200 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    200 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.8 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.4 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.4 mm vs 163.6 mm

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What we like about Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Vibrant and bright 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
  • Excellent battery life that often lasts a full day even with heavy use.
  • Commendable software support, with Samsung promising six years of OS and security updates.
  • Good camera quality for the price, producing clear and detailed photos in good lighting conditions.
  • Affordable price point, offering good overall value for a budget 5G phone.
  • Sleek and attractive design with a sturdy build quality and IP54 dust and splash resistance.
  • Ample 128GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot.
  • Fast 5G connectivity speeds for streaming and browsing.
  • Easy to use interface, appreciated by various users including those less familiar with smartphones.

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Performance issues including stuttering and slowdowns, especially when multitasking or gaming, due to the budget processor and limited RAM (typically 4GB in US models).
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature that was present in some older budget Samsung models.
  • Single, bottom-firing speaker that can sound tinny and distort at high volumes.
  • The display is reflective and struggles in direct sunlight, and lacks HDR support.
  • Camera performance suffers in low-light conditions, producing blurrier details and muddy colors.
  • The 2MP macro camera is considered a largely useless addition by many users.
  • No charger brick included in the box, only a cable.
  • The phone can get warm during resource-intensive tasks like extended gaming sessions or fast charging.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (4GB + 128GB variant) is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone running Android 14 with One UI, featuring a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa-core processor (either Exynos 1330 or MediaTek Dimensity 6300, depending on the region) and includes a versatile triple-lens rear camera system headlined by a 50MP main sensor, along with a 13MP front camera. A main pro is the impressive software support, offering up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security maintenance, a rarity at this price point, coupled with a large 5,000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging and an IP54 rating for basic dust and splash resistance. A notable con for the 4GB RAM variant is that performance can be sluggish, particularly when multitasking or running demanding applications, with some user reviews reporting lag. The device also features a mono speaker and lacks a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack.

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