Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

Our verdict: Display is a trade-off — 6.7" on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus 399 PPI on the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G. Photography fans should note the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G packs a 50MP main sensor. Up front, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins with a 13MP selfie camera. SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes in at £104.99 — the lower starting price of the two.

Screen
6.7" 6.6"
Display
Super AMOLED TFT
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 399
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) MediaTek MT6833
Storage
128GB 64GB, 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm
Weight
200 grams 203 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
£38.00/mo (£1.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£104.99 £129.99
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Screen 6.7" 6.6"
Display Super AMOLED TFT
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 399
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) MediaTek MT6833
Storage 128GB 64GB, 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm
Weight 200 grams 203 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts £38.00/mo
£1.00 upfront
SIM-free £104.99 £129.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A22 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G has the sharper display at 399 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G has a TFT.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A22 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A22 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £104.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A22 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A22 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G uses the MediaTek MT6833.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A22 5G?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G is more compact. It's 3g lighter at 200 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G is actually the more compact phone at 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A22 5G?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A22 5G run?

Both phones run Android.