Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3720 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 24 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 19999 |
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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. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is November, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has display density of 392 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s ~ 80.5%. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has 18.5:9 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 A9 (2018)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'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 8.0 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | Galaxy A9 (2018), SM-A920FZBDINS |
| 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 | November, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 183 g |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | |
| 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 | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 80.5% |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | Infinity Display |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, v5.0 |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | Samsung Pay |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 24 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 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 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |