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Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A35, 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 most complete choice for anyone seeking stronger performance, better cameras, and more modern connectivity. The Galaxy A35 keeps IP67 protection and a 120 Hz display, while the Galaxy A16 5G focuses on a lighter, slimmer body.
The A55 leads performance with an AnTuTu score of 726,158, versus 603,441 for the A35 and 435,895 for the A16 5G; it also adds Wi-Fi 6E and more SIM configurations. The A35 and A55 both have 12 GB of RAM, while the A16 5G has 8 GB, although its UFS 3.1 storage matches the A55 and surpasses the A35’s UFS 2.2. For the display, the A35 and A55 provide 1,000 nits and 120 Hz; the A16 5G drops to 800 nits and 90 Hz.
The A55’s main camera combines a 1/1.56″ sensor with 1 µm pixels, compared with 1/1.96″ and 0.8 µm on the A35 and 1/2.76″ and 0.64 µm on the A16 5G; its 13 MP ultrawide also exceeds the other two phones’ 8 MP and 5 MP units. The A16 5G weighs 200 g and is 7.9 mm thick, versus 209 g and 8.2 mm for the A35 and 213 g and 8.2 mm for the A55. The A35 and A55 have IP67, while the A16 5G has IP54; all three share 5,000 mAh, 25 W charging, and 43 h per cycle.
Samsung Galaxy A35
The Galaxy A35 is better for anyone seeking IP67 protection and a 120 Hz display.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The Galaxy A16 5G is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a light phone: it weighs 200 g and is 7.9 mm thick.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A55, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.5 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A55, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 726,158
- against 603,441 · 435,895
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against 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 802.11a/b/g
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby · Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,173
- against 1,021
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X · LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 209 g · 213 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.2 mm · 8.2 mm
- Launch price
- 249 €
- against 380 € · 479 €
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.75 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 603,441 | 726,158 Best value | 435,895 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,021 | 1,173 Best value | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,897 | 3,534 Best value | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 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 | 12 GB Best value | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 806 | 1,024 Best value | 360 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Navy, Yellow | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 77.4 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 161.1 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % | 85.8 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 Best value | IP67 Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | 43 h |
| Charge cycles | — | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | 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 | 1,000 nits Best value | 1,000 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 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 | 390 ppi Best value | 390 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 120Hz | 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 A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall 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 A35 | 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 A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 B13, 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 n26, 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 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, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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, MIMO | 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, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 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 | 0.81 W/kg | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.44 W/kg | 0.68 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.92 W/kg Best value | 1.04 W/kg | 0.94 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 380 € | 479 € | 249 € Best value |
| Model numbers | SM-A356E, SM-A356E/DS, SM-A356B, SM-A356B/DS, SM-A356U, SM-A356U1 | 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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