Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Samsung Galaxy A16

Our verdict: Neither phone sweeps the display: the Samsung Galaxy A16 is bigger at 6.7" while the Samsung Galaxy A15 is sharper at 396 PPI. Peace of mind goes to the Samsung Galaxy A16 with IP54 water and dust protection.

Screen
6.5" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
396 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G99 Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G N/A
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight
200 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP54
Contracts
£9.99/mo (£5.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£99.00
Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy A16 Samsung Galaxy A16
Screen 6.5" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 396 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight 200 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP54
Contracts £9.99/mo
£5.00 upfront
SIM-free £99.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A15's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy A15 has the sharper display at 396 pixels per inch versus 385, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A16 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 uses the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is the more portable of the two — they weigh about the same (200 grams vs 200 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is rated Not rated, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 is rated IP54.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A16 run?

Both phones run Android.