Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A21. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A21 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP Quad | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 16999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 08, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A21 is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A21's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A21 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A21 has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung Galaxy A21's ~ 79.3%. Samsung Galaxy A21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A21's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A21 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A21's 16 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy A21 | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 | April 08, 2020 | October 14th, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 167.8 x 8.1 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 270 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.3% | ~ 86% |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | 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) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6 nm | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |