Phone Comparison
Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Nothing Phone 1
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Overview
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Nothing |
| Category | Midranger | Performance |
| Price | $102.88 | $300 |
| Score | 65/100 | 93/100 |
| Display | 6.7 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Processor | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Snapdragon 778G+ 5G |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50MP |
| OS | Android 14 up to 2 major Android upgrades. One UI 6.1 | Android 12, up to 15 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Type | Super AMOLED | OLED, 1B colors, 1440Hz PWM |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 800 nits (HBM) | 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Moleds level | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| HDR | N/A | HDR10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2/2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP4 or Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 642L |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Expandable | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | Double |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | Single |
| Selfie | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 4500 mAh (17.42 Wh) |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50% in 30 min, 100% in 70 min |
| Wireless | No | 15W wireless |
| Reverse | No | 5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 74.7 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 193.5 g (6.84 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP53 dust protected and water resistant (vertical water sprays) |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | White , Black |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (side-mounted) | Fingerprint (under display, optical) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | N/A |



