Nokia 3.1 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 3.1 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
720x1440
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2990
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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7 Advantages 
26 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Nokia 3.1 TA-1049, TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070, TA-1074 | Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166B/Dual-SIM |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/1/2018 | 10/25/2024, Announced: 10/7/2024 |
| Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 68.65 x 146.25 millimeters (2.7 x 5.76 in) | 77.9 x 164.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.47 in) |
| Weight | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1440 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 310 PPI | 385 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 800nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 6.1 / 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) Geekbench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | TA-1049, TA-1074 (America) version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070 version: UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 VoLTE TA-1049, TA-1074 (America) version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) TA-1057, TA-1063 (EMEA) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) TA-1070 (India) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40,41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40,41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.76" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.64µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2990 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Blue/copper, Black/chrome, White/iron • Android One • 18:9 display ratio | • Colors: Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Nokia 3.1 (16GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |