Samsung Galaxy A16
#1596
Samsung Galaxy A32
#1606Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A32
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
45.045.7
Display
84.584.5
Battery
55.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.763.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A16 features a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 6.4-inch display of the Galaxy A32, both with a 90Hz refresh rate but differing in pixel density, with the A32 offering a slightly higher resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A16 is powered by a more advanced Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, while the A32 uses the older Helio G80, which may affect overall speed and efficiency.
- The A16 has a 50 MP main camera setup, while the A32 boasts a 64 MP primary camera, providing potentially better detail in images.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the A16 supports faster 25W charging compared to the A32's 15W.
- The A16 runs on Android 14 with One UI 7, offering a more recent software experience than the A32, which originally launched with Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 13.
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices featuring plastic frames and backs, though the A32 includes Gorilla Glass 5 on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A32
General
Release Date
2024, October 15
2021, February 25
Announced
2024, October 15
2021, February 25
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A32 4GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Display
Size
6.7"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
158.9 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.26 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, water green, midnight blue
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes