Samsung Galaxy A05s vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A05s
3category wins
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 800 |
| PPI | 393 | 385 |
| Glass Type | — | Mohs level 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 82.9 | 86 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G68 MP2 / Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 4G | Exynos 1330 / Dimensity 6300 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G +133%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G +28%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G +43%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 412 | 960 (Exynos 1330) / 771 (Dimensity 6300) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,423 | 1,826 (Exynos 1330) / 1,980 (Dimensity 6300) |
| AnTuTu | 424,216 | 607,489 (Exynos 1330) / 528,398 (Dimensity 6300) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 168 | 164.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 194 | 200 |
| Width (mm) | 77.8 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 25 | 2024, October 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 18 | Available. Released 2024, October 25 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | Unspecified | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A05s and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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