Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 18 differences across 28 checks. 10 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPhone 16e
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4005 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £...
Samsung · 2024
Galaxy A16 5G
- Screen size
- 6.7"
- Processor
- Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Me...
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- $199
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Depends on region |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 7.5W | No |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 7.5W wired, 7.5W wireless | 25W wired |
| Battery capacity | 4005 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Splash resistant (IP54) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4 | Yes |
| Weight | 167 g | 200 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | 90Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | Yes (side-mounted) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | No |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, February 28 | 2024, October 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), market dependent |
| Launch price | $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £ 426.58 / ₹ 59,900 | $199 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.