Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs. Samsung Galaxy A05s

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs. Samsung Galaxy A05s

Here’s a detailed comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A05s.

📑 Table of Contents

  • 📏 Size Comparison
  • 🖥️ Display Comparison
  • 🔋 Battery Life
  • ⚡ Charging Speed
  • 🔊 Speaker Test
  • 🚀 Performance
  • 📊 Benchmark Performance
  • 📸 Camera Comparison
  • 🎥 Video Quality
  • 🏆 Overall Verdict

📏 Size Comparison

Feature Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A05s
Dimensions 164.3 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm 168 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm
Weight ~200g 194g
Display Size 6.5 inches 6.7 inches
Display Type Super AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels 1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~85% ~82%
Build Plastic frame, plastic back Plastic frame, plastic back
Colors Multiple options Black, Silver, Green




🖥️ Display Comparison

Feature Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A05s
Display Size 6.5 inches 6.7 inches
Display Type Super AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel Density ~396 PPI ~393 PPI
Refresh Rate 90Hz 90Hz
Brightness Higher (typical for AMOLED) Lower (typical for LCD)
Color Reproduction Better (AMOLED offers richer colors and deeper blacks) Good (LCD offers decent colors but less vibrant)
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~85% ~82%
Notch/Cutout U-shaped notch Infinity-V notch
Protection No official rating (likely basic scratch resistance) No official rating (likely basic scratch resistance)

🔋 Battery Life

Feature Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A05s
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging Speed 25W Fast Charging 25W Fast Charging
Battery Type Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) Li-Po (Lithium Polymer)
Screen-on Time (SOT) ~8-10 hours (estimated, based on usage) ~7-9 hours (estimated, based on usage)
Standby Time Up to 2 days (light usage) Up to 2 days (light usage)
Power Efficiency Improved efficiency with newer chipset Decent efficiency with Snapdragon chip
Battery Optimization Yes (One UI optimization) Yes (One UI optimization)

⚡ Charging Speed

Feature Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A05s
Charging Speed 25W Fast Charging 25W Fast Charging
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging Technology Adaptive Fast Charging Adaptive Fast Charging
Charging Time ~90 minutes ~90 minutes
Charger Included Likely not included (region-dependent) Not included (region-dependent)




🔊 Speaker Test

Feature Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A05s
Release Date Expected 2024 October 2023
Speaker Type Likely stereo speakers Single bottom-firing speaker
Speaker Quality Expected better sound quality with stereo setup Basic sound quality, decent for the price
Loudness Likely louder due to stereo speakers Moderate loudness, suitable for casual use
Audio Enhancements Dolby Atmos support No Dolby Atmos support
3.5mm Headphone Jack Yes Yes
Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1

🚀 Performance

Feature Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A05s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz) Octa-core (4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 610
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB (expandable via microSD) 64GB / 128GB (expandable via microSD)
5G Support Yes No (4G LTE only)
Operating System Android 13 (upgradable) Android 13 (upgradable)
Benchmark Scores Higher Antutu and Geekbench scores due to 5G chipset Lower Antutu and Geekbench scores compared to A16 5G
Gaming Performance Better for mid-range gaming (e.g., COD Mobile, PUBG) Suitable for light gaming (e.g., Subway Surfers, Candy Crush)
Thermal Management Efficient cooling for sustained performance Basic thermal management

📊 Benchmark Performance

🔹 Geekbench 6

Model Single-Core Score Multi-Core Score
Galaxy A16 5G ~750-800 2,042
Galaxy A05s 413 1,349

🔹 Antutu 10

Model Antutu Score
Galaxy A16 5G 412,200
Galaxy A05s 260,000

🔹 3DMark

Model Overall Score Graphics Score Physics Score Graphics Test 1 Graphics Test 2
Galaxy A16 5G 2,478 2,308 3,360 16 FPS

 7 FPS
Galaxy A05s 1,445

 1,284

 2,658 9 FPS

 4 FPS




📸 Camera Comparison

Feature Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A05s
Main Camera 50 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF 50 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF
Ultra-Wide Camera 5 MP (ultra-wide), f/2.2 Not Available
Macro Camera 2 MP (macro), f/2.4 2 MP (macro), f/2.4
Depth Sensor 2 MP (depth), f/2.4 2 MP (depth), f/2.4
Front Camera 13 MP (wide), f/2.2 13 MP (wide), f/2.0
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Camera Features LED flash, panorama, HDR LED flash, panorama, HDR
Additional Features – Ultra-wide lens for wider shots – No ultra-wide lens
– Slightly better low-light performance – Basic camera setup

🎥 Video Quality

Feature Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A05s
Rear Camera Resolution 50 MP (main) + 5 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) 50 MP (main) + 2 MP (depth) + 2 MP (macro)
Front Camera Resolution 13 MP 13 MP
Video Recording (Rear) Up to 1080p @ 30fps Up to 1080p @ 30fps
Video Recording (Front) Up to 1080p @ 30fps Up to 1080p @ 30fps
Stabilization No OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) No OIS
Video Features Standard video recording, no advanced features Standard video recording, no advanced features
Low-Light Performance Average (due to lack of dedicated night mode) Average (similar to A16 5G)
Dynamic Range Basic HDR support Basic HDR support
Audio in Video Mono audio recording Mono audio recording
Overall Video Quality Decent for casual use, struggles in low light Decent for casual use, struggles in low light




🏆 Overall Verdict

Pros:

✅ Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 

✔️ Better Performance – Higher GeekBench 6 & Antutu 10 scores due to Exynos 1330.
✔️ 5G Connectivity – Future-proof with faster network speeds.
✔️ Super AMOLED Display – Offers richer colors and deeper blacks.
✔️ Higher Expandable Storage – Supports up to 2TB microSD.
✔️ Better Gaming Performance – Higher 3DMark scores for smoother gaming.

Cons:

❌ Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 

⛔ More Expensive – Typically costs more than the A05s.
⛔ Heavier Build – Slightly bulkier than the A05s.

Pros:

✅ Samsung Galaxy A05s 

✔️ Affordable Price – Cheaper than the A16 5G, great for budget-conscious buyers.
✔️ Lighter Design – Easier to hold due to its slightly lower weight.
✔️ Decent Battery Life – Same 5000mAh battery as A16 5G.
✔️ Good Camera Setup – 50MP main camera for quality photos.

Cons:

❌ Samsung Galaxy A05s 

⛔ Slower Performance – Lower GeekBench & Antutu scores.
⛔ No 5G – Limited to 4G connectivity.
⛔ LCD Display – Not as vibrant or efficient as Super AMOLED.
⛔ Lower Benchmark Scores – Weaker graphics performance for gaming.

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