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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
39.1Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A52
37Inno Score
27.1Performance23.1
36.6Display35.6
30.1Camera48.4
55.7Battery39
65.3Features54.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.1 to 37, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and features (+11). Samsung Galaxy A52 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 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 27 vs 23
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 55
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $349

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52

  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 30
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 140% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Screen size6.7 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi405 ppi+5%
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits800 nits
Screen-to-body85.2 %—
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 A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10509,232+29%Top 77%395,000Top 85%
Geekbench 6 (single)740+1%Top 81%730Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050+8%Top 78%1,900Top 87%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Weight200 g189 g+5%
Thickness7.9 mm+6%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP54IP67
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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