Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 8.3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.81"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
24mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
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? Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)
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16 Advantages 
12 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (108GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +18 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 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Nokia 8.3 Pureview (128GB + 8GB RAM) | Galaxy A16 4G LTE SM-A165F/DSB |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
| Release date | 6/1/2020 | 11/20/2024, Announced: 10/15/2024 |
| Depth | 8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.56 x 171.9 millimeters (3.09 x 6.77 in) | 77.9 x 164.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.47 in) |
| Weight | 220 grams (7.7 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.81" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 385 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | HDR8 | 800nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 6.1 / 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 387422 (v10) Geekbench: 1920 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 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 | 2400/1200 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands ) | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (?) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mmAF 2MP macro 2MP depth | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (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 | PDAF: phase detection 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 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, 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 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, 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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Polar Night • Android One • Zeiss optics on cameras | • Colors: Black, Light gray, Light green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.312W/kg (head), 1.083W/kg (body) |