Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

From $121
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

From $169
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Our rating8/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25W25W
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.7 in
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)200 g200 g
ReleasedDec 2023Oct 2024
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is ahead on screen size.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Size6.5 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ (~396 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (implied by)Unspecified

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
OSAndroid 14, One UI 6Android 15, One UI (upgradable to Android 16 and beyond)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) or Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2 (Dimensity 6300) or Mali-G68 (Exynos 1330)

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1.5TB)
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (variants available)128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Single13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)13 MP, f/2.0
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Features—No OIS, No AF, No Flash

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging25W wired25W wired (charger sold separately)

Body

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Dimensions160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)200g (7.05 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic backGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame (typical for segment)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot for some regions)
Durability—IP54 dust and splash resistant

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes
RadioUnspecifiedUnspecified
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
AnnouncedDecember 11, 20232024, October 7
StatusAvailable. Released December 16, 2023Available. Released 2024, October 25 (Global); January 9, 2025 (US)

Frequently asked questions

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — Dec 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Oct 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 7/10.

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