Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 14049 | Rs. 15499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14049. The launch Date of the second phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is Rs. 15499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12 5G | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
| 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 |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 06, 2024 | October 14th, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.1 x 165.7 x 7.69 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.4% | ~ 86% |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode) | 800 nIts Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | 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 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dynamic Button, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | 6 Years of Android Updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6 (108MP) + Smartsense SC202CS (2MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 3X Zoom Portrait Camera, Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual View Video, Group Portrait, Supports Smart Scenario Recognition, Supports Fill Light for Video Shooting, Digital Zoom 20X | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | OneUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Mediatek Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | 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, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |