This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Huawei nova 12i and SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G smartphones.
The Huawei nova 12i features a 6.7-inch display, 108MP main camera, 40W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G features a similarly-sized display, 25W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance, triple-camera setup and Exynos 1330 chipset. It is slightly more expensive.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2388 Pixels 391 ppi) with 90Hz Refresh Rate and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and notch |
| Size | 163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | |
| Colors | Black, Green | Black, Gold |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G The SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | EMUI 14 | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autotocus) 5MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G
Based on the specs, SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G has an ultrawide camera. Meanwhile, Huawei nova 12i offers a higher-resolution 108MP main camera. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge, 62% in 30 minutes) | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) |
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Huawei nova 12i
The Huawei nova 12i has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱12,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱13,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 22, 2024 | November 14, 2024 |
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