Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 21399 | Rs. 8849 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is Rs. 21399. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 8849.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 6.88 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (64 GB).
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 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 Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 8 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 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | 25028RN03I |
| 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 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black |
| 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 | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 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 | |
| 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 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2 |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 77 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/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 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 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 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |