Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy A71

Our verdict: Text and images look sharper on the Samsung Galaxy A16 with its 385 PPI display. Keen photographers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy A71 and its 64MP main camera. Up front, the Samsung Galaxy A71 wins with a 32MP selfie camera. Portability goes to the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 179g.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch
385 371
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
N/A Up to 4G
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 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight
200 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
£9.99/mo (£5.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£115.00 £129.99
Samsung Galaxy A16 Samsung Galaxy A16 Samsung Galaxy A71 Samsung Galaxy A71
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch 385 371
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity N/A Up to 4G
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 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight 200 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts £9.99/mo
£5.00 upfront
SIM-free £115.00 £129.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A16 has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 371, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 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 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £115.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy A71 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A71 uses the Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is the more portable of the two — it's 21g lighter at 179 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

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

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy A71 run?

Both phones run Android.