Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The Samsung Galaxy A16 scores 5.0 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy A15 scores 4.9. The Samsung Galaxy A16 leads in design and software support, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 is ahead in performance. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the newer phone, announced Oct 15, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A16
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.5 inches
- Better water resistance IP54 vs None
- Longer OS update support 6 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Oct 15, 2024 vs Dec 11, 2023
- Thinner 7.9 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Longer security updates 6 years vs 5 years
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A15
- More RAM 4 GB / 8 GB vs 4 GB
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Sharper display 396 ppi vs 385 ppi
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
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Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung Galaxy A15
Overall
5.0
4.9
Display
6.2
6.3
Performance
3.1
3.4
Camera
4.1
4.1
Battery
4.6
4.6
Design
6.3
5.1
Software support
8.4
6.9
Value for money
6.0 est.
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung Galaxy A15
Size
6.7 inches
6.5 inches
Type
OLED, Super AMOLED
OLED, Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
385 ppi
396 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
800 nits
800 nits
Performance
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung Galaxy A15
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✕ No
✕ No
Ultrawide
5 MP
5 MP
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front video
—
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung Galaxy A15
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
25 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung Galaxy A15
Dimensions
164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight
200 g
200 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Plastic
Back
—
Plastic
Water resistance
IP54
None
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Light Green, Black, Gray
Blue Black, Blue, Light Blue, Yellow
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung Galaxy A15
5G
✕ No
✕ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung Galaxy A15
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
Interface
One UI 6.1
One UI 6
OS updates
6 years
4 years
Security updates
6 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung Galaxy A15
Announced
Oct 15, 2024
Dec 11, 2023
Released
—
Dec 16, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
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