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ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 30 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 5G X ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) 20Points
6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare ZTE Axon 30 X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)

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Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)} 20 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+6GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.2
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs200 grams (7 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2460 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+388 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+6.92"3%
Larger screen
vs6.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP39%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.73" inches60%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.76" inches
+(front) 16MP25%
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)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+65W160%
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.
vs25W
+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]
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Android 11vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4200 mAhvs+5000 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.1 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
 
ModelAxon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandZTESamsung
Release date8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/202110/25/2024, Announced: 10/7/2024
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 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 othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.92" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI385 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display featuresAlways-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
2.5D glass
800nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User InterfaceMyOS 11One UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 701991 (v9)
Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10)
Geekbench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.2
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

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 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 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
America version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40,41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm
5MP 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 resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.73" inches1/2.76" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.64µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital 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@30fps
Sony IMX682 sensor
1080p@30fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Mono 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

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + 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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 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: Black, Aqua
• Triple cooling system
• Colors: Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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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