Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Vivo Y29s 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Vivo Y29s 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Vivo Y29s 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Y29s 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 15990 |
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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 March 11, 2025. The Expected cost of Vivo Y29s 5G is Rs. 15990.
Display comparison
Vivo Y29s 5G has larger screen size of 6.74 inches in comparison 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 Vivo Y29s 5G has LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Vivo's phone ~ 84.1%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Vivo Y29s 5G's 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual 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 Vivo Y29s 5G's 5 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 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Y29s 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | Y29s 5G |
| 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 | March 11, 2025 |
| In The Box | Model, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Charger, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 76.95 x 167.3 x 8.19 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Gold, Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | 70% NTSC |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, upto 2 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) | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78 |
| 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 | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| 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 | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Motor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | RAM Type: LPDDR4X, ROM Type: 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP ƒ/3 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Pano, Documents, 50 MPFront: Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Ring-LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 5 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | Funtouch OS 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| 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 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6 nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| 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 | AAC, WAV, MP3, MIDI, VORBIS, APE, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, TS, ASF |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |