Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy M36
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy M36
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy M36
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy M36
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy M36
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy M36
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 800 | — |
| PPI | 385 | 385 |
| Glass Type | Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 86 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 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) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1330 or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Exynos 1380 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 6.1 | One UI 7 |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy M36 +32%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy M36 +46%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M36 +84%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 769 | 1,015 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,979 | 2,883 |
| AnTuTu | 415,779 | 765,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus + ), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.4 | 164.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 197 |
| Width (mm) | 77.9 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 07 | 2025, June 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 25 | Available. Released 2025, July 12 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36 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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