Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M12
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Samsung Galaxy M12 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M12 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 10999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M16 5G is Rs. 11499. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M12 is Rs. 10999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M12's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M12 has IPS Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M12 has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M12 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.9% than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G's ~ 81.5%. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M12 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M16 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 Samsung Galaxy M12's 8 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 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M16 | Galaxy M12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2025 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 75.9 x 164 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 221 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| 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 | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | ~ 81.9% |
| Features | 800 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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 |
| 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, v5.0, 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, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |