Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A16, Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is the most complete choice: it leads the Galaxy A16 and A16 5G on display, performance, and camera. The A16 lasts longer per charge cycle, while the A16 5G suits buyers who prioritise mobile connectivity.
The A26 display reaches 120 Hz and 1,000 nits, versus 90 Hz and 800 nits on both the A16 and A16 5G. It also has IP67, while the other two stop at IP54. Its Exynos 1380 reaches 579,811 in AnTuTu, ahead of 435,895 for the A16 5G and 387,422 for the A16; UFS 3.1 also ranks above the A16’s UFS 2.2.
The A26 adds an 8 MP ultrawide camera instead of 5 MP, optical stabilisation, and 4K video. The A16 reaches 45 h per cycle, versus 43 h for the A16 5G and 37 h for the A26. For connectivity, the A16 5G combines 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and DDR5 RAM; the A26 also has 5G, but uses Wi-Fi 5 and LPDDR4X.
Samsung Galaxy A16
The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the better buy for buyers prioritising 45 h per cycle, versus 37 h on the A26.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the better buy for buyers seeking 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and DDR5 RAM.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A26, ahead on Design & display and Camera.
| Category | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 6.4 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A16, if you care about…
- Battery Endurance
- 45 h
- against 37 h · 43 h
- Launch price
- 199 €
- against 249 €
Samsung Galaxy A26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 579,811
- against 387,422 · 435,895
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz · 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 800 nits · 800 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- against IP54 · IP54
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against DDR4 · LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 387,422 | 579,811 Best value | 435,895 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | 1,007 Best value | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | 2,758 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 CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 345 | 794 Best value | 360 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Green, Blue, Black | Black, White, Mint Green, Peach, Pink, Yellow, Green | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.5 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 164 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86.7 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP67 Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 269 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B Best value | C | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 45 h Best value | 37 h | 43 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,000 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | Mohs Level 5, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 6 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.51 W/kg Best value | 0.75 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.81 W/kg Best value | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.31 W/kg Best value | 0.41 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.08 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg | 0.94 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP Best value | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 199 € Best value | — | 249 € |
| Model numbers | SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB | SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1 |
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