Nothing Phone (2a) 5G vs SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G (8GB, 256GB)

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) 5G, SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G (8GB, 256GB) to find out which smartphone suits your needs the best. Explore side-by-side specifications including display, performance, RAM, camera, battery, software, and price to make an informed choice.

Feature	Nothing Phone (2a) 5G ₹18,425 Remove	SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G (8GB, 256GB) ₹19,999 Remove	➕ Add Product
Digine (out of 10)	85 / 10	87 / 10
Display (out of 10)	85 / 10	90 / 10
Software (out of 10)	90 / 10	85 / 10
Parformance (out of 10)	80 / 10	85 / 10
Camera (out of 10)	85 / 10	80 / 10
Battery (out of 10)	80 / 10	85 / 10
Total_rating (out of 10)	84 / 10	86 / 10
Pros	✅ Unique transparent design with Glyph lights ✅ Clean and smooth Nothing OS ✅ Decent performance with Dimensity 7200 ✅ Good value for money	✅ Reliable 5G with solid performance ✅ One UI support and updates ✅ Good display for the price
Cons	❌ No ultrawide or telephoto camera ❌ Plastic build instead of glass	❌ No AMOLED display ❌ Basic camera
In The Box	Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Safety Information and Warranty Card, Screen Protector (Pre Applied), SIM Tray Ejector	Data Cable ( Type C to C), Handset, Quick start guide, Sim Ejection Pin
Model Number	A142	SM-A166P
Model Name	Phone (2a) 5G	Galaxy A16 5G
Color	Black	Blue Black
Browse Type	Smartphones	Smartphones
SIM Type	Dual Sim	Dual Sim
hybrid-sim-slot	-	-
gpu	-	-
display-type	-	-
HD Game Support	Yes	Yes
Display Colors	1.07 Billion	16 Million
Other Display Features	10 Bit (1.07 Billion Colours), 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 30Hz - 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 5,000,000:1, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5	19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate
Operating System	Android 14	Android 14
processor-brand	-	-
Processor Type	Dimensity 7211 Pro	Dimensity 6311
Processor Core	Octa Core	Octa Core
Primary Clock Speed	2.8 GHz	2.4 GHz
Secondary Clock Speed	2 GHz	2 GHz
Tertiary Clock Speed	2 GHz	-
Internal Storage	128 GB	256 GB
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Primary Camera Available	Yes	Yes
Primary Camera	51MP (OIS) + 51MP	51MP + 5MP + 2MP
secondary-camera	-	-
Secondary Camera Features	1/2.74 inch Sensor Size, f/2.2 Aperture, Fixed Focus), Front Camera Setup: 32MP Camera (Sony IMX615	-
Flash	Yes	Rear Flash
HD Recording	Yes	-
Full HD Recording	Yes	Yes
Video Recording	Yes	Yes
Video Recording Resolution	1181p (at 121 fps)), 1181p (at 31 fps), 1181p (at 61 fps), 1181p (at 61 fps)), Front Camera: 1181p (at 31 fps), Rear Camera: Main Camera (4K (at 31 fps), Ultra Wide Camera (4K (at 31 fps)	FHD (1921 x 1181) (at 31 fps)
Frame Rate	121 fps	31 fps
Image Editor	Yes	Yes
Call WaitHold	Yes	-
conference-call	-	-
Video Call Support	Yes	-
Call Divert	Yes	Yes
Phone Book	Yes	Yes
Call Timer	Yes	Yes
Speaker Phone	Yes	Yes
Speed Dialing	Yes	Yes
Call Records	Yes	Missed, Outgoing
Network Type	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Supported Networks	4G LTE, 5G, GSM, UMTS	GSM
internet-connectivity	-	-
Pre-installed Browser	Yes	Google Chrome, Samsung Internet
Micro USB Port	Yes	No
Micro USB Version	Type C	USB 2.1
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	v5.3	v5.3
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Yes	-
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Connectivity	Yes	Yes
audio-jack	-	-
Map Support	Yes	Google Maps
GPS Support	Yes	Yes
Smartphone	Yes	Yes
SIM Size	Nano Sim	Nano Sim
Mobile Tracker	Yes	No
Removable Battery	No	No
MMS	Yes	Yes
SMS	Yes	Yes
Voice Input	Yes	Yes
graphics-ppi	-	-
Predictive Text Input	Yes	Yes
SIM Access	Dual Standby	-
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, In Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core	-
Upgradable Operating System	3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates	-
Other Features	BMP, DNG, Facial Recognition, Fingerprint Sensor, GIF, HEIC, HEIF, Image Supported Formats, IP54, Output: JPEG, Playback: JPEG, PNG, WEB, Works with Face Coverings	-
GPS Type	GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC	-
Audio Formats	AAC, AAC+, AC3, AC4, AMR, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, APE, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, FLAC, IMY, M4A, MID, OGG, Playback: MP3, Recording: WAV, WAV, WMA	-
Video Formats	3GP, AVI, FLV, H.265 (HEVC), MOV, MP4, Playback: MKV, Recording: MP4, TS, WEBM, WMV	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
battery-type	-	-
Width	76.32 mm	77.9 mm
Height	161.74 mm	164.4 mm
Depth	8.55 mm	7.9 mm
Warranty Summary	1 Year Manufacturing Warranty	-
Warranty Service Type	Contact : Ph : 1811-212-1232	-
Covered in Warranty	Manufacturing Defects	-
Domestic Warranty	1 Year	-
Space Score	Space Score 84	Space Score 86
Operating Frequency	-	N1(2111), N26(851), N28(711), N3(1811), N5(851), N66(AWS-3), N7(2611), N8(911)
Total Memory	-	256 GB
Supported Memory Card Type	-	MicroSD
phone-book-memory	-	-
Call Log Memory	-	Yes
SMS Memory	-	Yes
Primary Camera Features	-	AR Zone, Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video
Optical Zoom	-	No
Secondary Camera Available	-	Yes
Secondary Camera	-	13MP Front Camera
hd-recording	-	-
Digital Zoom	-	Upto 11X
Dual Camera Lens	-	Primary Camera
Conference Call	-	Yes
Hands Free	-	Yes
video-call-support	-	-
Internet Connectivity	-	2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, GPRS, Wi-Fi
3g	-	-
3G Speed	-	5.76 Mbps, HSPA+ 42.2
GPRS	-	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	-	5 GHz), 812.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz, VHT81
wi-fi-hotspot	-	-
Mini HDMI Port	-	No
USB Tethering	-	Yes
TV Out	-	No
Audio Jack	-	Type C
touchscreen-type	-	-
Social Networking Phone	-	Yes
Business Phone	-	No
Keypad	-	No
User Memory	-	235.4
Battery Type	-	Lithium Ion
Dual Battery	-	No
weight	-	-
warranty-summary	-	-
domestic-warranty	-	-
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