Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at 6.7", though the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is crisper at 411 PPI. Keen photographers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and its 50MP main camera. If weight matters, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is easier to pocket at 186g. Peace of mind goes to the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G with IP67 water and dust protection.

Screen
6.7" 6.4"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 411
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Exynos 1280
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 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm
Weight
200 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
£38.00/mo (£1.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£104.99 £129.95
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Screen 6.7" 6.4"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 411
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Exynos 1280
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 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm
Weight 200 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts £38.00/mo
£1.00 upfront
SIM-free £104.99 £129.95
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G's 6.4", the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G has the sharper display at 411 pixels per inch versus 385, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 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 A33 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 A33 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A33 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G uses the Exynos 1280.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 14g lighter at 186 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is rated Not rated, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy A33 5G run?

Both phones run Android.