Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 13999 | Rs. 14499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2025. The cost of Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 13999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Lava's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 81.5%. Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Lava Bold 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Bold 5G | Galaxy M16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 02, 2025 | February 27, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.9 x 162.4 x 8.5 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | No |
| Colors | Sapphire Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 81.5% |
| Glass Type | AGC Glass Protection | |
| Features | 800 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No, USB-C to 3.5mm connector available in-box | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Antutu Score: 420K+, 2 Years of Security Updates | Voice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |