Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A27 5G. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16861 | Rs. 30999 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16861. The launch Date of the second phone is June 10, 2026. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is Rs. 30999.
Display comparison
Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Both have same 385 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A27 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A27 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A27 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A27 5G's 12 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 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | SM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM SIM |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | 0.78 W/kg (Head) 0.91 W/kg (Body) |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 14th, 2024 | June 10, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 78.2 x 162.4 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 200 g |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), 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, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 77 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Samsung DeX support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | One UI 8 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| 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 | |
| Fabrication Node | 6 nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| 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 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | 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 |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging |