Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A16, Samsung Galaxy A55 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 A55 is the choice for the strongest all-round experience: its 120Hz display, optically stabilized main camera, and performance set it clearly apart. The Galaxy A16 offers longer endurance per charge, at 45 h versus 43 h for the Galaxy A16 5G; the latter adds 5G and DDR5 memory.
The A55 has a smoother, brighter display at 120Hz and 1000 nits, compared with 90Hz and 800 nits on the Galaxy A16 and A16 5G. It also brings stronger water resistance with IP67 versus IP54, though it is heavier: 213 g against 200 g. Its 726,158 AnTuTu score is ahead of 387,422 for the A16 and 435,895 for the A16 5G, while its 12 GB of RAM beats their 8 GB.
The A55’s main camera combines a 1/1.56″ sensor, 1 µm pixels, and optical stabilization; the other two use 1/2.76″ and 0.64 µm, without OIS. Its ultrawide camera is 13 MP versus 5 MP, and its front camera reaches 32 MP versus 13 MP. All three share a 5,000 mAh battery and 25W charging; the A16 5G is the alternative for 5G without giving up UFS 3.1.
Samsung Galaxy A16
The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the better buy for longer endurance per charge: 45 h versus 43 h for the A16 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the better buy for 5G and DDR5 memory, although the Galaxy A55 delivers stronger performance.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A55, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 7.5 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 8.0 | 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 43 h
- Launch price
- 199 €
- against 479 € · 249 €
Samsung Galaxy A55, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 726,158
- against 387,422 · 435,895
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB · 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) · Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz · 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against DDR4 · LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.75 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 387,422 | 726,158 Best value | 435,895 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | 1,173 Best value | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | 3,534 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 four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 345 | 1,024 Best value | 360 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Green, Blue, Black | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.4 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 161.1 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Best value | 213 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 85.8 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP67 Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — | B |
| Repairability Class | C | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — | B |
| 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 | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 45 h Best value | — | 43 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | 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″ Best value | 6.6″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| 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 | 390 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10 | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 3 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | 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 B25, 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, 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) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, MIMO | 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 | 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | 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 | — | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.81 W/kg | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.31 W/kg Best value | 0.68 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.08 W/kg | 1.04 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 A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 199 € Best value | 479 € | 249 € |
| Model numbers | SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | 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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