Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2025 9:35 AM, updated: 5/28/2025 10:06 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 5G X Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (47GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels119% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+385 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"	vs	+6.7"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 12	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+25W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP54 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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Model	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A03s SM-A037M/DS (Dual-SIM)	Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/18/2021	10/25/2024, Announced: 10/7/2024
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	77.9 x 164.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.47 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 15
User Interface	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz 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	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 117611 (v9) Geekbench: 912 (v5.4)	AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) Geekbench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	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+, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	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+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(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/2.2 (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
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	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	15W 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
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	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, Blue. White	• Colors: Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered