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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
34.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
39.1Inno Score
23Performance27.1
35.1Display36.6
30.1Camera30.1
43.7Battery55.7
54.7Features65.3
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.1 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and features (+11). Samsung Galaxy A15 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 27 vs 23
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 55
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Screen size6.5 ″6.7 ″+3%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2340x10801080x2340
Pixel density396 ppi+3%385 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits800 nits
Screen-to-body—85.2 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—210,242Top 97%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—43,774Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—110,272Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—144,944Top 100%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 10390,000Top 87%509,232+31%Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (single)730Top 83%740+1%Top 81%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,900Top 87%2,050+8%Top 78%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP5 MP
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Weight200 g200 g
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm+6%
IP rating—IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge4 years6 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A15 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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