Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52s vs Samsung Galaxy A16 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/26/2025 1:44 AM, updated: 5/28/2025 10:16 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 X Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s 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 A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+405 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP51% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.72" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP54 certified
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
6.5"	vs	+6.7"3% Larger screen
Android 14	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
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Model	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)	Galaxy A16 4G LTE SM-A165F/DSB
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021	11/20/2024, Announced: 10/15/2024
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	77.9 x 164.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.47 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (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)	405 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	800nits[peak]	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 15
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-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 642L (550MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 422597 (v8), 438254 (v9) Geekbench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 387422 (v10) Geekbench: 1920 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
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 (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	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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) 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+, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	(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	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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@60fps	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	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
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	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	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	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	25W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	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: Awesome Black, White, Purple, Mint	• Colors: Black, Light gray, Light green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)	0.312W/kg (head), 1.083W/kg (body)