Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 17385 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 16, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is Rs. 17385.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 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 ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has 20.5:9 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 Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi A5 | 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 | October 16, 2025 (Expected) | October 14th, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Brightness: 800 nits | 800 nIts Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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, v5.4 | 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 |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | 8 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Exynos 1330 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |