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Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy A16

6.7″ · Super AMOLED · Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)

128 GB · Black · UK SM-A165FZKBEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy A16 in Black, official product viewBlack
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset / published CPU
Galaxy A16: Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz) vs Galaxy A16 5G: Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
Update policy
Galaxy A16: Security updates until 31 August 2031 vs Galaxy A16 5G: Security updates until 31 October 2030
Video Playing Resolution
Galaxy A16: FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps vs Galaxy A16 5G: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
5G in the published network listing
Galaxy A16: Not listed vs Galaxy A16 5G: Listed
Galaxy A16 first, Galaxy A16 5G second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 5 verified differences
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy A16 5G

6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 90 Hz · Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)

128 GB · Blue Black · UK SM-A166BZKDEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Blue Black, official product viewBlue Black
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Pixel density, Native zoom. Missing evidence is not a difference.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset / published CPU

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Galaxy A16Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)

Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.

Galaxy A16 5GOcta-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)

Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.

Explore the full specifications
BOTH PHONES

Same screen diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Galaxy A16
6.7″
Galaxy A16 5G
6.7″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Galaxy A16
Not verified
Galaxy A16 5G
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

MANUFACTURER CLAIMS

Up to 18 hours.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Galaxy A16
Up to 18h
Galaxy A16 5G
Up to 18h

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

5 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Update policy

In Visual facts
Galaxy A16Security updates until 31 August 2031
Galaxy A16 5GSecurity updates until 31 October 2030
Sources
Galaxy A16

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 technical specifications — SM-A165FZKBEUB
Galaxy A16 5G

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 5G technical specifications — SM-A166BZKDEUB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Configuration & compatibility details (5)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Galaxy A16UK SM-A165FZKBEUB; 4G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Galaxy A16 5GUK SM-A166BZKDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Sources
Galaxy A16

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 technical specifications — SM-A165FZKBEUB
Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 5G technical specifications — SM-A166BZKDEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

4G FDD LTE

Galaxy A16B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700)
Galaxy A16 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)
Sources

An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (14)

Display specification

Galaxy A166.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080
Galaxy A16 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 90 Hz
Sources
Galaxy A16

Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 technical specifications — SM-A165FZKBEUB
Galaxy A16 5G

Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 5G technical specifications — SM-A166BZKDEUB

One side leaves out a figure its own record marks as conflicting or unknown. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A16 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

3.5 mm headphone jack

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 technical specifications — SM-A165FZKBEUB
Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 5G technical specifications — SM-A166BZKDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A16 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A16 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published peak brightness

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A16 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A16 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A16 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K video recording

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 technical specifications — SM-A165FZKBEUB
Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 5G technical specifications — SM-A166BZKDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

Galaxy A16Not verified
Galaxy A16 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A16

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A16 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

64 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs89 specificationsGalaxy A16Galaxy A16 5G
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (height × width × depth)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (height × width × depth)
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Not verifiedSamsung does not state a refresh rate for this model.
90Hz
6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 90 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
18 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
18 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 25 W wired charging support.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 25 W wired charging support.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Supported wired charging power
Sources
25 WSamsung names Super Fast Charging (25W) and states the 25W wall charger is sold separately. Charge times and sustained power draw have not been independently measured.
25 WSamsung names Super Fast Charging (25W) and states the 25W wall charger is sold separately. Charge times and sustained power draw have not been independently measured.
Security updates until 31 August 2031This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Security updates until 31 October 2030This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
MicroSD (Up to 1.5TB)
MicroSD (Up to 1.5TB)
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
6 upgradesUp to six OS generations and six years of security maintenance as advertised by Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
6 upgradesUp to six OS generations and six years of security maintenance as advertised by Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
4 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
4 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
UK SM-A165FZKBEUB; 4G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
UK SM-A166BZKDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700)
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Ingress protection
Sources
IP54Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
IP54Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N1(2100), N3(1800), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Not verifiedSamsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Samsung Galaxy A16

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight200 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback18 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.

Samsung
RAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy A16 technical specifications — SM-A165FZKBEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy A16 product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight200 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback18 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.

Samsung
RAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate90 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy A16 5G technical specifications — SM-A166BZKDEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy A16 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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