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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
47.4Inno Score
27.1Performance34.7
34.4Display46.2
30.1Camera41.7
43.7Battery52.5
49.3Features89.3
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 4G18 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and display (+12). Samsung Galaxy A16 4G 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 A16 4G

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

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 27
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 49

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density385 ppi385 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness733 nits1,200 nits+64%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 11510,132Bottom 3%816,934+60%Bottom 23%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)211,597Bottom 7%304,148+44%Bottom 25%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)43,559Bottom 3%133,245+206%Bottom 33%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)110,374Bottom 3%150,052+36%Bottom 17%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)144,602Bottom 2%229,489+59%Bottom 20%
Geekbench 6 (single)728Bottom 13%1,016+40%Bottom 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,943Bottom 14%2,902+49%Bottom 33%
Wild Life Extreme stability96 %Top 48%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP8 MP+60%
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Weight200 g195 g+2%
Thickness7.9 mm7.4 mm+6%
IP ratingIP54IP67
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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