Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy A16 takes it by 4.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy A16 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy A16 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy A16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 if…

you care most about camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A16 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024 Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market)
Dimensions 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight 200 g ~200 g
Water resistance No official IP rating None officially specified
Display
Screen size 6.7 in 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type Super AMOLED 90Hz PLS LCD 90Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass Android 14 One UI Core 6
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8) Android 14 (One UI Core 6)
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB or 8 GB Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (dedicated)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W wired 25W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3
NFC Yes (region-dependent) No
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A16 is listed at PKR 54,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at PKR 54,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.