Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 4G

Our verdict: It's a split on display: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has the bigger 6.7" panel, but the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is denser at 566 PPI. With 64MP on the rear, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G has the higher-resolution camera. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at 13MP. At 164g, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.7" 6.2"
Display
Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1440 x 3200
Pixels Per Inch
385 566
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Exynos 990
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm
Weight
200 grams 164 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£38.00/mo (£1.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£139.00 £219.99
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 4G Samsung Galaxy S20 4G
Screen 6.7" 6.2"
Display Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1440 x 3200
Pixels Per Inch 385 566
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Exynos 990
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
Dimensions 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm
Weight 200 grams 164 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £38.00/mo
£1.00 upfront
SIM-free £139.00 £219.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G's 6.2", the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G has the sharper display at 566 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G has a 64 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 S20 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20 4G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G uses the Exynos 990.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is the more portable of the two — it's 36g lighter at 164 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is rated Not rated, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20 4G run?

Both phones run Android.