Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 200 g | 197 g |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Dec 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is ahead on screen size. Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is ahead on our rating, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Protection | Unspecified | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 15, One UI (upgradable to Android 16 and beyond) | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) or Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 (Dimensity 6300) or Mali-G68 (Exynos 1330) | Mali-G68 |
| OS Updates | — | 4 major Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1.5TB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB or 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB or 256GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (with OIS) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Features | No OIS, No AF, No Flash | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (charger sold separately) | 25W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm | 161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 3.01 x 0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 200g (7.05 oz) | 197 g (6.95 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame (typical for segment) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot for some regions) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Single SIM |
| Durability | IP54 dust and splash resistant | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 7 | 2023, December 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 25 (Global); January 9, 2025 (US) | Available. Released 2023, December 16 (Global), 2024, January 17 (USA) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A25 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G — 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A25 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G — 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus 197 g for the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A25 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — Oct 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Dec 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G 8/10.
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