Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G


Quick Comparison


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

NameSamsung Galaxy A16 5GXiaomi Redmi A5 4G
RAM8 GB3 GB
Display6.7 in6.88 in
Internal Memory128 GB64 GB
Battery5000 mAh5200 mAh
Camera50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple32 MP
PriceRs. 21399Rs. 8849

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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. 21399. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 8849.

Display comparison

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.

Memory comparison

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).

Camera comparison

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.

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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Full Comparison


NameSamsung Galaxy A16 5GXiaomi Redmi A5 4G
General
Country of OriginIndiaIndia
ModelSM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS25028RN03I
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
SAR0.38 W/kg (Head)
0.94 W/kg (Body)
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateOctober 14th, 2024March 21, 2025
In The BoxHandset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card
Design
Dimensions77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm
Weight192 g193 g
ColorsBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light GreenJaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black
Display
TypeColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:920.5:9
PPI~ 385 PPI~ 262 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 86%~ 84.1%
Features800 nIts Brightness600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification
NotchYes, Water Drop NotchYes, Water Drop Notch
Memory
RAM8 GB3 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage128 GB64 GB
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TBYes, upto 2 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYes
5G BandsFDD 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)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.2
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB StorageUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterNo
Performance
Camera Score77 (DxOMark)
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorVirtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass
3.5mm Headphone JackNoYes
NFCYes
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP54IP52
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra Features6 Years of Android UpdateseMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates
Camera
Rear Camera50 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 FocusYesYes
FeaturesPanorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10xPhoto Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v14Android v15
Custom UIOneUI 6.0
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T7250
CPU2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz
Fabrication Node6 nm
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MP1
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAMP3, AMR, FLAC, APE
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMMP4, M4V. MKV, XVID
FM RadioNoYes, with FM Recording
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast ChargingYes, 15W Fast Charging

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