Samsung Galaxy A16 vs OnePlus Nord CE5

Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 and OnePlus Nord CE5 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A16

One UI 7

Starting priceRs. 61,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

OnePlus Nord CE5

OxygenOS 15

Starting priceRs. 64,199

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery7100 mAh

Quick buying guide

The important differences at a glance

OnePlus Nord CE5 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceSamsung Galaxy A16Rs. 2,200 less

Battery capacityOnePlus Nord CE57,100 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingOnePlus Nord CE580W listed charging

Lighter bodyOnePlus Nord CE51 g lighter

Mobile networkOnePlus Nord CE5Includes listed 5G support

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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Specifications side by side

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16	OnePlus Nord CE5
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	GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Mist, Black Infinity \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Mist, Black Infinity \| PK: 8GB / 128GB, Rs. 64,199, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray \| PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 75,399, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Price	Rs. 61,999	Rs. 64,199
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Black, Light Green, Gray	Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-11-08	2025-07-08
Security Updates Until	2031-08-31	N/A
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)	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
CPU	Octa-core (2.2GHz, 2.0GHz)	Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G615 MC6
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	900000
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Upper mid-range performance with Dimensity 8350, strong battery life and large AMOLED display
Display
Size	6.7 inches	6.77 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 10-bit color, 1430 nits peak brightness
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)	2392 x 1080 pixels
PPI Density	385	387
Refresh Rate	N/A	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm	163.58 x 76.02 x 8.27 mm
Weight	200 g	199 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid)	Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot)
IP Rating	IP54	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	7100 mAh
Charging	25W Super Fast Charging	80W SUPERVOOC
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	16 MP, f/2.4
Back Camera Count	3	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p@30fps	4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 960fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@60/30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	OIS, EIS, HDR, Night Mode, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Tilt-shift
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 (Hybrid)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 6, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4, 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 (optical)
Others	Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, infrared blaster