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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A34

What Galaxy A16 5G does better (5) and where Galaxy A34 wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung · 2024Galaxy A16 5G
6.7Score
5 advantages≈ $165
vs
Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung · 2023Galaxy A34
7.5Score
13 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
7.0Display7.5
4.0Performance4.5
6.2Camera7.7
4.2Battery5.3
7.7Features7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy A16 5GGalaxy A34
77.9 × 164.47.978.1 × 161.38.2
Galaxy A16 5GGalaxy A34Difference
Height164.4 mm161.3 mm+3.1 mm
Width77.9 mm78.1 mm−0.2 mm
Thickness7.9 mm8.2 mm−0.3 mm
Weight200 g199 g+1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy A16 5G better than Galaxy A34?

  1. Major OS updates promised6 vs 4+50%
  2. Main camera50 MP vs 48 MP+4%
  3. eSIMYes · Galaxy A34: No
  4. Process5 nm vs 6 nm+20%
  5. Thickness7.9 mm vs 8.2 mm+4%

Why is Galaxy A34 better than Galaxy A16 5G?

  1. AnTuTu score368,854 vs 472,126+28%
  2. Optical stabilisationNo · Galaxy A16 5G: Yes
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Galaxy A16 5G: Yes
  4. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  5. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme360 vs 639+77%
  6. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  7. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,090 vs 2,316+11%
  8. Peak brightness800 nits vs 1,000 nits+25%
  9. Measured brightness824 nits vs 1,009 nits+22%
  10. Max video1080p vs 4K
  11. 4K selfie videoNo · Galaxy A16 5G: Yes
  12. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight200 g199 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.2 mm
Height164.4 mm161.3 mm
Width77.9 mm78.1 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP54IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light GreenLime, Graphite, Violet, Silver
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
PanelSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,340 px
Pixel density385 ppi390 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits1,000 nits
Measured brightness824 nits1,009 nits
Screen-to-body ratio86%84.9%
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1330 or Mediatek Dimensity 6300Mediatek Dimensity 1080
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process5 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
GPUMali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MC4
AnTuTu score368,854472,126
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,0902,316
3DMark Wild Life Extreme360639
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.76"1/2.0"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP13 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Active use (test)12.1 h—
Wired charging25 W25 W
Charged in 30 min47%49%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.7 LUFS-26.1 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)0.38 W/kg0.55 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 8.5One UI 8.5
Major OS updates promised64
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,200—
Endurance per cycle44 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classB—
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