Samsung Galaxy A16 alternatives

Tap above to see alternatives.

Samsung Galaxy A16

Samsung Galaxy A16 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy A16

  • Helio G99

    6 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    25W

  • 6.7"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    1080p@30fps

Vivo Y18i

Vivo Y18i Comparison & Specs

Vivo Y18i

  • Unisoc T612

    12 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    15W

  • 6.56"

    720x1612 pixels

  • 13 MP

    1080p@30fps

General
Launch Date
October 15, 2024
August 23, 2024
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 14
Android 14
Custom UI
One UI 6.1
Funtouch 14
OS Updates
6 Years
1 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
2 Years
Body
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight
200 g
185 g
Build Details
Plastic Back, Plastic Frame
Plastic Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP54
IP54 (dust and splash resistant)
Display
Size
6.7 inches
6.56 inches
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
90 Hz
Peak Brightness
800 nits
528 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
720x1612 pixels
Pixel Density
385 ppi
269 ppi
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
86.0 %
83.6 %
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99
Unisoc Unisoc T612
Process Size
6 nm
12 nm
CPU
Octa-core
2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core
2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75
6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1
RAM & Storage
4GB 128GB (UFS 2.0)
6GB 256GB (UFS 2.0)
4GB 64GB (eMMC 5.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
Yes
Yes
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
f/1.8, (wide), AF

5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide)

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP
f/2.2, (wide), PDAF

0.08 MP
f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
OIS
No
No
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, Digital Zoom
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP
f/2.2, (wide)
Selfie Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1 5G Bands
13 Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N26, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78
SIM 2 5G Bands
13 Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N26, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
NFC
Yes
No
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
25W
15W
Wireless Charging
No
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
Yes
Sound
Stereo Speakers
No
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
Yes
FM Radio
No
Yes
Extra Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Others
Virtual proximity sensing
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Light Green, Blue Black, Gold
Space Black, Gem Green
Price in India
₹18999
₹8399
FAQs

In this comparison, the Samsung Galaxy A16 with the Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm) performs better than the Vivo Y18i with the Unisoc Unisoc T612 (12nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 offers 6 years of OS updates, while the Vivo Y18i provides 1 years. When it comes to security updates, Samsung Galaxy A16 leads with 6 years of support.

Samsung Galaxy A16 has a superior AMOLED display, while Vivo Y18i uses an LCD panel. They have the same 90 Hz refresh rate. Samsung Galaxy A16 also has a brighter display with 800 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, Samsung Galaxy A16 has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.

Both phones have the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Samsung Galaxy A16 supports faster wired charging at 25W.

Both phones have the same IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.