Samsung Galaxy A16 vs OPPO A38

Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 and OPPO A38 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

OPPO A38

Android 13, ColorOS 13.1

Starting priceRs. 44,999

Memory6GB / 128GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

OPPO A38 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceOPPO A38Rs. 17,000 less

Faster chargingOPPO A3833W listed charging

Lighter bodyOPPO A3810 g lighter

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	OPPO A38
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: 6GB / 128GB, Rs. 44,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Price	Rs. 61,999	Rs. 44,999
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	6GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Colors	Black, Light Green, Gray	Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-11-08	2023-09-01
Security Updates Until	2031-08-31	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Samsung	OPPO
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty
Official Website	https://www.samsung.com/pk/smartphones/galaxy-a16/	https://www.oppo.com
OS	One UI 7	Android 13, ColorOS 13.1
Android Version	Android 14	Android 13
Performance
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	MediaTek Helio G85
CPU	Octa-core (2.2GHz, 2.0GHz)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G52 MC2
Benchmark	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Score	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	N/A
Display
Size	6.7 inches	6.56 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)	720 x 1612 pixels
PPI Density	385	269
Refresh Rate	N/A	90Hz
Body
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm	163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm
Weight	200 g	190 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
IP Rating	IP54	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	25W Super Fast Charging	33W 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) + 2 MP (mono)
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.0	5 MP, f/2.2
Back Camera Count	3	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Google Lens, Night Mode
Zoom	Digital Zoom up to 10x	Digital zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / WCDMA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)	USB Type-C
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted)	Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Others	Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass