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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) vs HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs HTC Desire 816 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 816 X Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) 26Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 5G X
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
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!

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Desire 816 (4G LTE)} 5 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+128GB (108GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+385 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+6.7"22%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
200 grams (7 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)21%
Lighter
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
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ModelGalaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Other model namesGalaxy A16 5G SM-A166B/Dual-SIMHTC Desire 816 4G LTE-A, HTC A5
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date10/25/2024, Announced: 10/7/20243/1/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.9 x 164.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.47 in)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size6.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features800nits[peak]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 14Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10)
Geekbench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.2
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40,41)
VoLTE
LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40,41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.64µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@120fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered730 hours (30.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• HTC Sense UI 6
• HTC BoomSound
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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