Samsung Galaxy A06 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G
Samsung Galaxy A16
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy A16
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy A16
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A16
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy A16
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 90 |
| PPI | 262 | 385 |
| Glass Type | — | Mohs level 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.8 | 86 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Helio G99 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 7 |
| OS Version | 15 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G +5%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A16 +1%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 +2%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 769 | 733 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,979 | 1,994 |
| AnTuTu | 415,779 | 423,470 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 167.3 | 164.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 191 | 200 |
| Width (mm) | 77.3 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, February 19 | 2024, October 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 19 | Available. Released 2024, November 20 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A06 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 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 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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