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Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy M35

What Galaxy A16 does better (3) and where Galaxy M35 wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung · 2024Galaxy A16
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $160
vs
Samsung Galaxy M35
Samsung · 2024Galaxy M35
8.3Score
13 advantages≈ $360
Higher score
7.0Display7.4
3.7Performance5.7
6.2Camera8.0
6.2Battery7.5
5.7Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy A16Galaxy M35
77.9 × 164.47.978.6 × 162.39.1
Galaxy A16Galaxy M35Difference
Height164.4 mm162.3 mm+2.1 mm
Width77.9 mm78.6 mm−0.7 mm
Thickness7.9 mm9.1 mm−1.2 mm
Weight200 g222 g−22 g

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

Why is Galaxy A16 better than Galaxy M35?

  1. Weight200 g vs 222 g+11%
  2. Thickness7.9 mm vs 9.1 mm+15%
  3. Screen-to-body ratio86% vs 83.8%+3%

Why is Galaxy M35 better than Galaxy A16?

  1. AnTuTu score387,422 vs 768,538+98%
  2. Optical stabilisationNo · Galaxy A16: Yes
  3. 5GNo · Galaxy A16: Yes
  4. Stereo speakersNo · Galaxy A16: Yes
  5. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
  6. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,920 vs 2,758+44%
  7. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  8. Peak brightness800 nits vs 1,000 nits+25%
  9. Max video1080p vs 4K
  10. 4K selfie videoNo · Galaxy A16: Yes
  11. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+9%
  12. Process6 nm vs 5 nm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight200 g222 g
Thickness7.9 mm9.1 mm
Height164.4 mm162.3 mm
Width77.9 mm78.6 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protectionIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
ColoursGray, water green, midnight blueDark Blue, Light Blue, Gray
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 brightness808 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio86%83.8%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G99Exynos 1380
Chip makerMediaTekExynos
Process6 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP5
AnTuTu score387,422768,538
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,9202,758
3DMark Wild Life Extreme345—
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.76"1/1.96"
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 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Ion
Active use (test)14.7 h—
Wired charging25 W25 W
Charged in 30 min—52%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.2 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)0.31 W/kg0.31 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 8.5One UI 8.5
Major OS updates promised6—
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,200—
Endurance per cycle45 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classB—
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