SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G (8GB, 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8a

Compare SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G (8GB, 256GB), Google Pixel 8a 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	SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G (8GB, 256GB) ₹19,999 Remove	Google Pixel 8a ₹37,999 Remove	➕ Add Product
Digine (out of 10)	87 / 10	90 / 10
Display (out of 10)	90 / 10	90 / 10
Software (out of 10)	85 / 10	90 / 10
Parformance (out of 10)	85 / 10	85 / 10
Camera (out of 10)	80 / 10	85 / 10
Battery (out of 10)	85 / 10	85 / 10
Total_rating (out of 10)	86 / 10	88 / 10
Pros	✅ Reliable 5G with solid performance ✅ One UI support and updates ✅ Good display for the price	✅ Pixel camera quality with AI features ✅ Clean and fast Android experience ✅ 7 years of software support ✅ Compact and lightweight design
Cons	❌ No AMOLED display ❌ Basic camera	❌ Battery life is average ❌ Slightly overpriced for hardware
In The Box	Data Cable ( Type C to C), Handset, Quick start guide, Sim Ejection Pin	1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Handset, Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool
Model Number	SM-A166P	GA04988-IN
Model Name	Galaxy A16 5G	Pixel 8a
Color	Blue Black	Porcelain
Browse Type	Smartphones	Smartphones
SIM Type	Dual Sim	Dual Sim(Nano + eSIM)
hybrid-sim-slot	-	-
gpu	-	-
display-type	-	-
HD Game Support	Yes	-
Display Colors	16 Million	-
Other Display Features	19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate	-
Operating System	Android 14	Android 14
processor-brand	-	-
Processor Type	Dimensity 6311	Tensor G3
Processor Core	Octa Core	-
Primary Clock Speed	2.4 GHz	-
Secondary Clock Speed	2 GHz	-
Operating Frequency	N1(2111), N26(851), N28(711), N3(1811), N5(851), N66(AWS-3), N7(2611), N8(911)	1800 MHz, 1900 MHz), 2G GSM/EDGE: Quad Band (850 MHz, 3G UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19, 4G LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B32/B38/B40/B41/B42/B66, 5G Sub-616: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n76/n77/n78, 900 MHz
Internal Storage	256 GB	-
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Total Memory	256 GB	128 GB
Supported Memory Card Type	MicroSD	-
phone-book-memory	-	-
Call Log Memory	Yes	-
SMS Memory	Yes	-
Primary Camera Available	Yes	Yes
Primary Camera	51MP + 5MP + 2MP	64MP + 13MP
Primary Camera Features	AR Zone, Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video	Best Take, Dual Camera Setup: 64MP Main Camera + 13MP Camera, Dual Exposure Controls, Face Unblur, Features: Magic Editor, Frequent Faces, Live HDR+, Locked Folder, Long Exposure, Magic Eraser, Manual White Balancing, Motion Auto-Focus, Night Sight, Panorama, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Portrait Mode, Real Tone, Top Shot, Ultra HDR
Optical Zoom	No	No
Secondary Camera Available	Yes	Yes
Secondary Camera	13MP Front Camera	13MP Front Camera
Flash	Rear Flash	Rear Flash
hd-recording	-	-
Full HD Recording	Yes	-
Video Recording	Yes	-
Video Recording Resolution	FHD (1921 x 1181) (at 31 fps)	-
Digital Zoom	Upto 11X	-
Frame Rate	31 fps	31 fps, 61 fps
Image Editor	Yes	Yes
Dual Camera Lens	Primary Camera	Primary Camera
Conference Call	Yes	-
Hands Free	Yes	-
video-call-support	-	-
Call Divert	Yes	-
Phone Book	Yes	-
Call Timer	Yes	-
Speaker Phone	Yes	-
Speed Dialing	Yes	-
Call Records	Missed, Outgoing	-
Network Type	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Supported Networks	GSM	4G LTE, 5G, GSM, UMTS
Internet Connectivity	2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, GPRS, Wi-Fi	-
3g	-	-
3G Speed	5.76 Mbps, HSPA+ 42.2	-
GPRS	Yes	-
Pre-installed Browser	Google Chrome, Samsung Internet	-
Micro USB Port	No	-
Micro USB Version	USB 2.1	-
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	v5.3	v5.3
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	5 GHz), 812.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz, VHT81	-
wi-fi-hotspot	-	-
Mini HDMI Port	No	-
NFC	Yes	-
USB Tethering	Yes	-
TV Out	No	-
USB Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Audio Jack	Type C	-
Map Support	Google Maps	-
GPS Support	Yes	-
Smartphone	Yes	Yes
touchscreen-type	-	-
SIM Size	Nano Sim	Nano Sim
Mobile Tracker	No	-
Social Networking Phone	Yes	-
Business Phone	No	-
Removable Battery	No	-
MMS	Yes	-
SMS	Yes	-
Keypad	No	-
Voice Input	Yes	Yes
graphics-ppi	-	-
Predictive Text Input	Yes	-
User Memory	235.4	-
Video Formats	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM	-
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	-
Dual Battery	No	-
Width	77.9 mm	-
Height	164.4 mm	152.1 mm
Depth	7.9 mm	8.9 mm
weight	-	-
warranty-summary	-	-
domestic-warranty	-	-
Space Score	Space Score 86	Space Score 88
display-colors	-	-
other-display-features	-	-
Processor Brand	-	Google
internal-storage	-	-
digital-zoom	-	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	Yes
nfc	-	-
Graphics PPI	-	431 PPI
Sensors	-	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Proximity Sensor
Warranty Summary	-	1 Year Domestic Warranty
Domestic Warranty	-	1 Year
Summary	📸 Best Camera: Google Pixel 8a | 🔋 Best Battery: SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G (8GB, 256GB) | 🏆 Best Overall: Google Pixel 8a