Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (8GB + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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Overview
| Specs Score | 85 / 100 Better Specs | 79 / 100 |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Weight | 190 g Lighter | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm Slimmer | 7.9 mm |
| Unique Features | No FM Radio Water Resistant | 5G No No |
General
| Country of Origin | Vietnam | |
| Model | SM-A166 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 18, 2025 | October 07, 2024 |
| In The Box | Galaxy A16, USB-C Cable, SIM Tray Ejector, Quick Start Guide |
Design
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Light blue | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 | |
| Features | 800 nits (HBM) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 1.5 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N2(1900),N5(850),N25(1900),N66(AWS-3),N71(600), 5G TDD mmWave: N41(2500),N77(3700),N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
Extra
| GPS | Yes | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Six Years of OS and Security Updates |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 25W Fast Charge |
| Video Playback Time | 18 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours |
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