Samsung Galaxy A16 vs OnePlus Nord 5
Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 and OnePlus Nord 5 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.
Samsung Galaxy A16
One UI 7
Starting priceRs. 61,999
Memory8GB / 256GB
Battery5000 mAh
OnePlus Nord 5
OxygenOS 15
Starting priceN/A
Memory8GB / 256GB
Battery6800 mAh
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The important differences at a glance
OnePlus Nord 5 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.
This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Variants & Pricing | ||
| All Variants | PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 61,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Light Green, Gray | PK: 6GB / 256GB, Rs. 54,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Light Green, Gray | PK: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey | PK: 12GB / 512GB, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey |
| Price | Rs. 61,999 | N/A |
| PTA Approved | Yes | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Colors | Black, Light Green, Gray | Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | PKR |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2024-11-08 | 2025-07-08 |
| Security Updates Until | 2031-08-31 | 2030-07-08 |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | OnePlus |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
| Official Website | https://www.samsung.com/pk/smartphones/galaxy-a16/ | N/A |
| OS | One UI 7 | OxygenOS 15 |
| Android Version | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.2GHz, 2.0GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 4x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 735 |
| Benchmark | N/A | AnTuTu |
| Benchmark Score | N/A | 1500000 |
| Benchmark Remarks | N/A | Flagship-level performance with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 144Hz display and massive 6800mAh battery |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.83 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Swift AMOLED, 144Hz, Ultra HDR, 10-bit, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 2800 x 1272 pixels |
| PPI Density | 385 | 450 |
| Refresh Rate | N/A | 144Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm | 163.41 x 77.04 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 211 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid) | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Active) |
| IP Rating | IP54 | N/A |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh |
| Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC, 18W PD, 55W PPS, 5W reverse wired |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 50 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4) | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0 | 50 MP, f/2.0 (wide, autofocus) |
| Back Camera Count | 3 | 2 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 240fps |
| Front Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | OIS, EIS, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Cinematic mode, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Tilt-shift, Google Lens |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom up to 10x | 0.6x–20x digital zoom |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted) | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Infrared Blaster |
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