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

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 X Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) 20Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s X
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!

Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs200 grams (7 ounces)
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+405 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 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
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.72" inches60%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.76" 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
vsFull 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
vs4G 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
vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP54 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 14vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4500 mAhvs+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+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)
 
ModelGalaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)Galaxy A16 4G LTE SM-A165F/DSB
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Brazil
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/202111/20/2024, Announced: 10/15/2024
Depth8.4 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)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features800nits[peak]800nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm 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 memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 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-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/150 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 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 networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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 resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/2.76" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.64µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 (SM-A165F/DSB 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

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