This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 LTE smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G features a 6.5-inch display, MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 LTE features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, IP54 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 LTE |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 396 ppi) with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits max brightness, and notch | 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 | 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g |
| Build | Glass front, Polycarbonate back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Blue Black, Blue | Black, Gray, Light Green |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 LTE The SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 LTE has a larger display. It is also more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is more portable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4GB or 8GB of RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 14 with One UI 6 | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 LTE
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 LTE has slightly better performance, although the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G has a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A15 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 | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and an accelerometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charging |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱10,990.00 - Official price of 4GB + 128GB version in the Philippines ₱14,990.00 - Official price of 8GB + 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱9,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 15, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
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