Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Lava Bold 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Lava Bold 5G. In terms of display resolution, Lava Bold 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Lava Bold 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2025. The cost of Lava Bold 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Lava Bold 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Lava Bold 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Lava's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 81.5%. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Lava Bold 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Lava Bold 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G's 64 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Lava Bold 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Lava Bold 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M16 | Bold 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2025 | April 02, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 73.9 x 162.4 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Sapphire Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | AGC Glass Protection | |
| Features | 800 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), 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 |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No, USB-C to 3.5mm connector available in-box | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault | Antutu Score: 420K+, 2 Years of Security Updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | |
| 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 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |