This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G and realme 12 smartphones.
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 25W fast charging, triple-camera setup, Exynos 1330 chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the realme 12 features a 6.67-inch display, 67W fast charging, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G | realme 12 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 385 ppi) with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and notch | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 295 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm | 162.95 x 74.74 x 7.92 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 187 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | IP54 dust & splash resistant |
| Colors | Black, Gold | Pioneer Green, Skyline Blue |
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realme 12 The realme 12 is slightly lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony LYT600, f/1.88 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 720p video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G
Based on the specs, SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G has an ultrawide camera and better front video recording capabilities. |
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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 | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, 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 | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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realme 12
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) | 67W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 19 minutes) |
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realme 12
The realme 12 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱13,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱13,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | November 14, 2024 | August 11, 2024 |
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