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Ulefone Note 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Comparison between Ulefone Note 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Ulefone and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Ulefone Note 17 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 25 W
- Usable Surface
- 91.3 %
- against 86 %
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 435,895
- against 409,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,000 | 435,895 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | — |
| 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 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 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 | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 360 |
Design
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Orange | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 197.8 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.3 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | B Best value |
| Repairability Class | B Best value | C |
| Drop Test Count | 112 | 180 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,050 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 47 h 33 min Best value | 43 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,200 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ 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 | 388 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Mohs Level 4, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 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 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.621 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.828 W/kg Best value | 0.94 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Note 17 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 249 € |
| Model numbers | — | 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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