Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs TCL 501
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better RAM than TCL 501. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than TCL 501 which has resolution of 1092 x 540. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has more internal memory than TCL 501
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | TCL 501 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 5 MP |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 7990 |
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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 is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 26, 2024. The Expected cost of TCL 501 is Rs. 7990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to TCL 501's 6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as TCL 501 has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & TCL's phone has only 203 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than TCL's phone ~ 78.7%.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to TCL 501's lower 2 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than TCL 501 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses TCL 501's 5 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to TCL 501's 2 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | TCL 501 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | 501 |
| 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 | February 26, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 74.9 x 156.5 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Black, Glacial Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6 inches, 540 x 1092 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 203 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 78.7% |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes |
| 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, 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 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | eMMC 5.1 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 2 MP ƒ/2.8 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| 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 | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| 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 | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |