Samsung Galaxy A15 5G VS Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
We are comparing the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (Samsung) with the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (Samsung). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Samsung Galaxy A15 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Here’s how Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Why Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the best choice:
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14% higher AnTuTu v11 score (576249 vs 507542)
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48% higher single-core Geekbench score (992 vs 670)
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25% higher multi-core Geekbench score (2197 vs 1757)
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Water resistant
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3% larger display (6.7 inches vs 6.5 inches)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A15 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release Date: | December 1, 2023 | October 1, 2024 |
| Mobile SoC: | Dimensity 6100 Plus | Dimensity 6300 |
| GPU: | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating System: | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 200 g | 200 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 396 | 385 |
| Display Technology: | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 90 | 90 |
| Display Brightness: | 800 nits | 800 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode |
| Main Camera Video: | 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps | 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 1080p at 30 fps | 1080p at 30 fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8160 x 6120 | 8160 x 6120 |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Focal Length | 26 mm | — |
| Sensor | Hynix Hi5022Q | Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8" | 1/2.76" |
| Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | 0.64 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase Autofocus | Phase Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 17 mm | — |
| Sensor | SmartSense SC501CS | SmartSens SC501 |
| Sensor Size | 1/5.0" | 1/5.0" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Image Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4160 x 3120 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Focal Length | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Sensor | GalaxyCore GC013A | GalaxyCore GC13A0 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.06" | 1/3.1" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | No |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 23 | 20 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 25W | 25W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 8 GB, 6 GB, 4 GB | 8 GB, 6 GB, 4 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB, 128 GB, 64 GB | 256 GB, 128 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | — | 77 |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 670 | 992 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 1757 | 2197 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 507542 | 576249 |
| CPU | 217616 | 244407 |
| GPU | 41857 | 42598 |
| MEM | 108852 | 110301 |
| UX | 139217 | 178943 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 402106 | 415779 |
| CPU | 133368 | 128992 |
| GPU | 37488 | 43719 |
| MEM | 100652 | 98960 |
| UX | 130598 | 144108 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Side Mounted | Side Mounted |
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| Speaker: | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
| Audio Jack: | Yes | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A15 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The charts below visualize how Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A15 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G’s 6.5 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G’s 6.7 inches display.
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Release Timeline of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G was released 10 months earlier than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a narrow overall lead compared to the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G. Its strongest advantages are in Performance. They are still fairly close in Camera, Display and Battery.
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