Samsung Galaxy F16 vs Samsung Galaxy A16

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PHONES
Phone Names Samsung Galaxy F16 Samsung Galaxy A16
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6-
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch
Announced2025, March 112024, October 15
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, March 13Available. Released 2024, November 20
Body
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
Display
Protection-Mohs level 5
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Size6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
OSAndroid 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Single13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker YesYes
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoFM radio (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Battery
Charging25W wired25W wired
Type5000 mAh5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsBling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam GreenGray, water green, midnight blue
ModelsSM-E166P, SM-E166P/DSSM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB
Price₹ 13,300€ 117.89 / $ 122.00 / £ 97.99
SAR1.08 W/kg (head)-
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)0.31 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)
OUR TESTS
Battery-Active use score 14:43h
Display-808 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker--25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance-AnTuTu: 387422 (v10) GeekBench: 1920 (v6) 3DMark: 345 (Wild Life Extreme)
EU LABEL
Battery-45:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Energy-Class B
Free fall-Class B (180 falls)
Repairability-Class C