Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

We put both spec sheets side by side and found 20 differences across 28 checks. 8 answers are identical.

Nothing · 2025

Phone (3)

Screen size: 6.67"
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s G...
Battery capacity: 5150 mAh
Launch price: $799

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Samsung · 2024

Galaxy A16 5G

Screen size: 6.7"
Processor: Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Me...
Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Launch price: $199

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Where they differ

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Feature	Phone (3)	Galaxy A16 5G
Stereo speakers	Yes	No
microSD slot	No	Yes
RAM	12GB / 16GB	4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage options	256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB
NFC	Yes	Depends on region
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	No
Wireless charging	Yes, 15W	No
Reverse wireless charging	Yes	No
Charging speed	65W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Battery capacity	5150 mAh	5000 mAh
Water resistance	Yes, IP68	Splash resistant (IP54)
Weight	218 g	200 g
120Hz display	Yes, 120Hz	90Hz
Screen size	6.67"	6.7"
Fingerprint sensor	Yes (under display, optical)	Yes (side-mounted)
Telephoto / optical zoom	Yes, 3x	No
4K video	Yes, 4K@30/60fps	No
Release date	2025, July 15	2024, October 25
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), market dependent
Launch price	$799	$199

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Audio

Headphone jack	No	No
Stereo speakers	Yes	No
FM radio	No	No

Storage & memory

microSD slot	No	Yes
RAM	12GB / 16GB	4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage options	256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB

Connectivity

eSIM	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Depends on region
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	No
USB-C port	Yes	Yes
IR blaster	No	No

Battery & charging

Wireless charging	Yes, 15W	No
Reverse wireless charging	Yes	No
Charging speed	65W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Battery capacity	5150 mAh	5000 mAh

Build & durability

Water resistance	Yes, IP68	Splash resistant (IP54)
Screen protection	Yes	Yes
Weight	218 g	200 g

Display

120Hz display	Yes, 120Hz	90Hz
Screen size	6.67"	6.7"
Fingerprint sensor	Yes (under display, optical)	Yes (side-mounted)

Camera

Telephoto / optical zoom	Yes, 3x	No
4K video	Yes, 4K@30/60fps	No

Basics

Release date	2025, July 15	2024, October 25
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), market dependent
Launch price	$799	$199

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