Both Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
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Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
Price | Rs. 19729 | Rs. 27990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19729. The launch Date of the second phone is April 8th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 27990.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Plus Screen type. Both have same 385 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 86%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
General | ||
Country of Origin | India | |
Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | Galaxy M55 |
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 | October 14th, 2024 | April 8th, 2024 |
In The Box | Handset, Data Cable, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
Design | ||
Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm |
Weight | 192 g | 180 g |
Bezel less | No | |
Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Dark Blue, Light Green |
Display | ||
Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Plus Screen (16M Colors) |
Touch | Yes | Yes |
Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 90.1% |
Features | 800 nIts Brightness | 1000 nits Brightness |
Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Storage | 256 GB | 256 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) | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N38(2600), 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
Extra | ||
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
IP Rating | IP54 | |
Dust Resistant | Yes | |
Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4 Gen. OS Upgrade & 5 Year Security Update |
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) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
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 |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical | ||
OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | One UI 6.0 |
Chipset | Mediatek Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 |
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 | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 644 |
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, Li-ion Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
Reverse Charging | Yes |