Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

We put both spec sheets side by side and found 19 differences across 28 checks. 9 answers are identical.

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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Samsung · 2025

Galaxy Z Fold7

Screen size: 8.0"
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 El...
Battery capacity: 4400 mAh
Launch price: $1,999

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Where they differ

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Feature	Galaxy A16 5G	Galaxy Z Fold7
Stereo speakers	No	Yes
microSD slot	Yes	No
RAM	4GB / 6GB / 8GB	12GB / 16GB
Storage options	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
NFC	Depends on region	Yes
Wi-Fi 7	No	Yes
Wireless charging	No	Yes, 15W
Reverse wireless charging	No	Yes
Charging speed	25W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4400 mAh
Water resistance	Splash resistant (IP54)	Yes, IP48
Weight	200 g	215 g
120Hz display	90Hz	Yes, 120Hz
Screen size	6.7"	8.0"
Telephoto / optical zoom	No	Yes, 3x
4K video	No	Yes, up to 8K
Release date	2024, October 25	2025, July 25
Processor	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), market dependent	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm)
Launch price	$199	$1,999

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Audio

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

Storage & memory

microSD slot	Yes	No
RAM	4GB / 6GB / 8GB	12GB / 16GB
Storage options	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Connectivity

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

Battery & charging

Wireless charging	No	Yes, 15W
Reverse wireless charging	No	Yes
Charging speed	25W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4400 mAh

Build & durability

Water resistance	Splash resistant (IP54)	Yes, IP48
Screen protection	Yes	Yes
Weight	200 g	215 g

Display

120Hz display	90Hz	Yes, 120Hz
Screen size	6.7"	8.0"
Fingerprint sensor	Yes (side-mounted)	Yes (side-mounted)

Camera

Telephoto / optical zoom	No	Yes, 3x
4K video	No	Yes, up to 8K

Basics

Release date	2024, October 25	2025, July 25
Processor	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), market dependent	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm)
Launch price	$199	$1,999

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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.