Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Realme 14x
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A16 and Realme 14x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A16, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 385 ppi
- against 264 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
Realme 14x, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 420,000
- against 387,422
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 950 nits
- against 800 nits
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 200 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 387,422 | 420,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | 782 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | 2,012 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 345 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Green, Blue, Black | Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 84.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 45 h | 65 h 33 min Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 Best value | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 950 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | Mohs Level 5, IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | 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 | 650 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | 14x |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 199 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB | RMX5020, RMX3943 |
