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Samsung Galaxy A16 5GvsSamsung Galaxy A16 4G

TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

USD 199

28score

1 of 5 categories won

Too close

Your call

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

USD 199

27score

1 of 5 categories won

Verdict

Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 4G trade category wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Price; Samsung Galaxy A16 4G in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.

  • Samsung Galaxy A16 4G takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
  • Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 4G.
  • Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Camera — led by video score (75 pts).
  • Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 4G.
  • Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 4G.

Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09

In plain English

Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want…

  • Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want better video quality — 75 pts vs 50 pts.
  • Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a better camera — 102 pts vs 82 pts.

Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want…

  • Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
  • Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.

At a glance

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  • Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

USD 199USD 24920%
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Full record

Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.

SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Performance

Performance score

Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.

450,000 pts
420,000 pts

Chipset

The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.

MediaTek Dimensity 6300
MediaTek Helio G99

RAM

More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.

4 GB
8 GBBEST

Storage

Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.

128 GB
256 GBBEST
Display

Screen size

Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.

6.7 inBEST
6.7 inBEST

Pixel density

Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.

385 ppiBEST
385 ppiBEST

Refresh rate

How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.

90 HzBEST
90 HzBEST

Peak brightness

Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.

800 nitsBEST
800 nitsBEST
Camera

Main camera

Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.

50
50

Selfie camera

Resolution of the front camera.

13 MPBEST
13 MPBEST

Telephoto

A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.

No
No

Video score

Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.

75 ptsBEST
50 pts

Camera score

Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.

102 ptsBEST
82 pts
Battery

Battery

Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.

5,000 mAhBEST
5,000 mAhBEST

Charging speed

Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.

25 WBEST
25 WBEST

Wireless charging

Whether the phone charges wirelessly.

No
No
Price

Price

Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.

199 USDBEST
199 USDBEST

Which one should you buy?

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 199, the lowest price in this group.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if price matters most. It costs USD 199.

Pros & cons

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • Cheap 5G
  • 5,000 mAh battery
  • Long support
  • Slow chipset
  • HD+ screen
  • Plastic build

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • AMOLED 90 Hz
  • 50 MP camera
  • 6 years of updates
  • Helio G99 is dated
  • Slow 25 W charging
  • No 5G