Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M21. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15999 | Rs. 13500 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 18, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M21 is Rs. 15999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 13500.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy M21 has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M21 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.2% than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.5%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M21's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M21 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M21's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 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 10.0 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M21 | Galaxy M16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 18, 2020 | February 27, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 159 x 8.9 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | ~ 81.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 420 nits (peak) | 800 nits Peak Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 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 | 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, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 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 | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | 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 | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |