OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3216
50
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
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? OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)
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23 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 30 Common items in both devices |
| Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED |
| 6.7" |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | OnePlus 11 5G (PHB110, CPH2449, CPH2447) | Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166B/Dual-SIM |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Europe) |
| Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
| Release date | 1/9/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023 | 10/25/2024, Announced: 10/7/2024 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.1 x 163.1 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in) | 77.9 x 164.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.47 in) |
| Weight | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP64 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | Fluid AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3216 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 526 PPI | 385 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 500nits[typ], 1300nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Always-On Display | 800nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| User Interface | OxygenOS 13 (Global) ColorOS 13 (China) | One UI 6.1 / 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1140696 (v9) Geekbench: 4899 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) Geekbench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 4.0 | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40,41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | 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 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 32MP telephoto f/2.048mm1/2.74"PDAF2x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/2"AF | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.64µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps Slow motion Hasselblad Color Calibration | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | 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 | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 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 | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 100W 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 | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 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: Black, Green | • Colors: Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) | 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 |