Side-by-side technical data
Cubot KingKong Star 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A16
Comparison between Cubot KingKong Star 2 and Samsung Galaxy A16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cubot and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Cubot KingKong Star 2, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot KingKong Star 2, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 990,000
- against 387,422
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against DDR4
Samsung Galaxy A16, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 305 g
- Usable Surface
- 86 %
- against 75 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 13.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC6 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 990,000 Best value | 387,422 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,224 Best value | 729 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,891 Best value | 1,979 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1×3.1 GHz Cortex-A78, 3×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 345 |
Design
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red | Grey, Green, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 13.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 81.8 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 177.7 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 305 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Rugged Build | Yes Best value | No |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 41 min | 45 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 900 | 1,200 Best value |
Display
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,500 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Secondary Display, Gorilla Glass, Mohs Level 6, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.81 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.31 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | KingKong Star 2 | Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 199 € |
| Model numbers | — | SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB |
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