Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro
Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro |
RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
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Display | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 4350 mAh |
Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 28990 |
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 April 14, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro is Rs. 28990.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro has IPS Screen type. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro has display density of 400 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 Xcover 7 Pro's ~ 77.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro (128 GB).
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro |
General | ||
Country of Origin | India | |
Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | SM-G766B, SM-G766BU1, SM-G766B/DS |
Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Release Date | October 14th, 2024 | April 14, 2025 |
Design | ||
Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 79.9 x 168.6 x 10.2 mm |
Weight | 192 g | 240 g |
Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Black |
Display | ||
Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
Touch | Yes | Yes |
Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 400 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 77.9% |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
Features | 800 nIts Brightness | |
Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
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, Dual Stand-By |
Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
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 A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
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 |
Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | Rugged Body |
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 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | HDR, Panorama |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical | ||
OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 |
CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-A720@2.5 GHz& 3x Cortex-A720@2.4 GHz& 4x Cortex-A520@1.8 GHz |
Fabrication Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |
GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) |
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 | Yes |
Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
FM Radio | No | No |
Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery | ||
Type | Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
Size | 5000 mAh | 4350 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |