Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Realme 9 5G SE
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Realme 9 5G SE comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9 5G SE has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 9 5G SE |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15499 | Rs. 17990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 10, 2022. The cost of Realme 9 5G SE is Rs. 17990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Realme 9 5G SE's 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 9 5G SE has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 400 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 ~ 90.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 9 5G SE has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 9 5G SE's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 9 5G SE 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 A16 5G (6GB 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 11 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 9 5G SE |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | 9 5G SE |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| 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 | October 14th, 2024 | March 10, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 75.8 x 164.4 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 400 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 480 nit, Color Saturation: 96%, Supports Sunlight Screen, |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | Super Nightscape, Panoramic, Professional, Timelapse Photography, Video Background Bokeh, Portrait, HDR, Super Mircro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty Filter, Filters, Colorful Mode, Hypertext, Portrait Distortion Correction, Tilt Shift, AI ID Photo |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| 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 | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 642L |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV |
| 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, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |