Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,601. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G stands out for six generations of os updates — unprecedented for a $199 phone, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is praised for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if…
- →Six generations of OS updates — unprecedented for a $199 phone
- →5G connectivity at true budget pricing
- →Large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Pros
- Six generations of OS updates — unprecedented for a $199 phone
- 5G connectivity at true budget pricing
- Large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display
- All-day 5000 mAh battery easily lasts through heavy use
- NFC for contactless payments included
Cons
- Only 4 GB RAM feels tight for multitasking
- Camera quality falls off sharply in low light
- 90Hz display is a step below 120Hz competitors
- IP54 is splash-resistant only — not waterproof
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 239 g |
| Material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 2 MP, f/2.4, macro | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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