Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.88"
IPS
IPS
720x1640
50
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5160
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 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!
11 Advantages 
10 Advantages | 35 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (101GB available) |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +28 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A16 4G LTE SM-A165F/DSB | Redmi 14C 4G Global NFC 2409BRN2CG |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |  (Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 11/20/2024, Announced: 10/15/2024 | 8/30/2024 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.9 x 164.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.47 in) | 77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in) |
| Weight | 200 grams (7 ounces) | 211 grams (7.39 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back |
| Protection against water and others | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.88" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1640 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 385 PPI | 260 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 800nits[peak] | 450nits[typ], 600nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| User Interface | One UI 6.1 / 7.0 | HyperOS |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 387422 (v10) Geekbench: 1920 (v6) | AnTuTu: 246255 (v10) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth f/3.0 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | 1/2.96" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 0.64µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 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 | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 1 microphone |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| 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 A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.4 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 42 hours (1.8 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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, Light gray, Light green | • Colors: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) | Redmi 14C (Global NFC 128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.312W/kg (head), 1.083W/kg (body) | feature not registered |