Comparison between:
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

Brand and model

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5GXiaomi Redmi 14C 5GXiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GXiaomi Redmi 14C 5GXiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Prices
Model aliasSM-A166B
SM-A166B/DS
SM-A166E
SM-A166E/DS
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Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Width77.9 mm
7.79 cm
0.256 ft
3.067 in
77.8 mm
7.78 cm
0.255 ft
3.063 in
76.28 mm
7.628 cm
0.25 ft
3.003 in
Height164.6 mm
16.46 cm
0.54 ft
6.48 in
171.88 mm
17.188 cm
0.564 ft
6.767 in
168.6 mm
16.86 cm
0.553 ft
6.638 in
Thickness7.9 mm
0.79 cm
0.026 ft
0.311 in
8.22 mm
0.822 cm
0.027 ft
0.324 in
8.17 mm
0.817 cm
0.027 ft
0.322 in
Weight200 g
0.44 lbs
7.05 oz
205 g
0.45 lbs
7.23 oz
199 g
0.44 lbs
7.02 oz
Volume101.3 cm³
6.15 in³
109.92 cm³
6.68 in³
105.07 cm³
6.38 in³
ColorsBlue Black
Light Gray
Light Green
Gold
Stargaze Black
Starlight Bluer
Stardust Purple
Jade Black
Pastel Blue
Moonstone Silver
Body materialsPlasticPlastic
Glass
Glass
CertificationIP54IP52IP53

SIM card

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

SIM card typeNano-SIM
Nano-SIM / microSD
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM / microSD
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM / microSD
Number of SIM cards222
FeaturesDual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)
Single SIM optional
Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)

Networks

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSMGSM 850 MHz (B5)
GSM 900 MHz (B8)
GSM 1800 MHz (B3)
GSM 1900 MHz (B2)
GSM 850 MHz (B5)
GSM 900 MHz (B8)
GSM 1800 MHz (B3)
GSM 850 MHz (B5)
GSM 900 MHz (B8)
GSM 1800 MHz (B3)
GSM 1900 MHz (B2)
W-CDMA-W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
UMTSUMTS 850 MHz (B5)
UMTS 900 MHz (B8)
UMTS 1700 MHz (B4)
UMTS 1900 MHz (B2)
UMTS 2100 MHz (B1)
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LTELTE-FDD 700 MHz (B12)
LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B17)
LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28)
LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20)
LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5)
LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B26)
LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8)
LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4)
LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B66)
LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3)
LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B2)
LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1)
LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7)
LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40)
LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41)
LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)
LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28)
LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5)
LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8)
LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3)
LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1)
LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7)
LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40)
LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41)
LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)
LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5)
LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8)
LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3)
LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1)
LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40)
LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41)
5G NR-5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28)
5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5)
5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8)
5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3)
5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1)
5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40)
5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78)
5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28)
5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5)
5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8)
5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3)
5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1)
5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40)
5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78)

Mobile network technologies and bandwidth

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

Mobile network technologiesUMTS
EDGE
GPRS
HSPA+
LTE
UMTS
EDGE
GPRS
HSPA+
LTE
5G SA
5G NSA
UMTS
EDGE
GPRS
HSPA+
LTE
EV-DO Rev. A
5G SA
5G NSA

Operating system

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Operating system (OS)Android 14Xiaomi HyperOS (Android 14)MIUI 14 (Android 13)
User interface (UI)One UI 6.1--

System on Chip (SoC)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

SoCSamsung Exynos 1330Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (SM4450)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450)
Process technology5 nm4 nm4 nm
CPU2x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A552x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 6x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A552x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 6x 1.95 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
CPU bits64 bit64 bit64 bit
Instruction setARMv8.2-AARMv8.2-AARMv8.2-A
CPU cores888
CPU frequency2400 MHz2000 MHz2200 MHz
GPUARM Mali-G68 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 611Qualcomm Adreno 613
GPU cores2--
GPU frequency--700 MHz
RAM capacity4 GB
8 GB
4 GB
6 GB
4 GB
6 GB
8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
RAM channelsDouble channelDouble channelDouble channel
RAM frequency2133 MHz2133 MHz2133 MHz
-Virtual RAM expansion - 6 GB-

Storage

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Storage128 GB
256 GB
64 GB
128 GB
128 GB
256 GB
UFS 2.2UFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.

TypesmicroSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC

Display

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technologySuper AMOLEDIPSIPS
Diagonal size6.7 in
170.18 mm
17.02 cm
6.88 in
174.75 mm
17.48 cm
6.79 in
172.47 mm
17.25 cm
Width2.81 in
71.32 mm
7.13 cm
2.77 in
70.25 mm
7.02 cm
2.73 in
69.33 mm
6.93 cm
Height6.08 in
154.52 mm
15.45 cm
6.3 in
160.01 mm
16 cm
6.22 in
157.92 mm
15.79 cm
Aspect ratio2.167:12.278:12.278:1
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels720 x 1640 pixels1080 x 2460 pixels
Pixel density385 ppi
151 ppcm
260 ppi
102 ppcm
396 ppi
155 ppcm
Color depth24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
Display area86.22 %84.33 %85.4 %
Other featuresCapacitive
Multi-touch
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Capacitive
Scratch resistant
2.5D curved glass screen
90 Hz refresh rate
2.5D curved glass screen
120 Hz refresh rate
240 Hz touch sampling rate
450 cd/m² typical brightness
600 cd/m² maximum brightness
TÜV Rheinland Circardian Friendly
TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
2.5D curved glass screen
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
90 Hz refresh rate
550 cd/m²
1500:1
SGS Low Blue Light Certification

Sensors

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

SensorsProximity
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Geomagnetic
Fingerprint
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Fingerprint
Proximity
Accelerometer
Fingerprint
Virtual Sensor
Vibration Motor
Side-mounted fingerprint sensorSide-mounted fingerprint sensorSide-mounted fingerprint sensor

Rear camera

The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor typeCMOS BSICMOS BSICMOS
Pixel size--0.64 µm
0.000640 mm
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.8
Number of lenses-5-
Flash typeLEDLEDLED
Image resolution8190 x 6120 pixels
50.12 MP
8120 x 6180 pixels
50.18 MP
8190 x 6120 pixels
50.12 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps
FeaturesAutofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Secondary rear camera - 5 MP (ultra-wide angle)
Pixel size - 1.12 µm (#2)
Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2)
Angle of view - 120° (#2)
Third rear camera - 2 MP (macro)
Aperture size - f/2.4 (#3)
Secondary rear cameraSecondary rear camera - 2 MP (depth-sensing)
Sensor size - 1/5" (#3)
Pixel size - 1.75 μm (#3)
Aperture size - f/2.4 (#3)

Front camera

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Sensor typeCMOS BSICMOSCMOS BSI
Aperturef/2f/2.2f/2
Image resolution4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
3264 x 2448 pixels
7.99 MP
3264 x 2448 pixels
7.99 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps
FeaturesFace unlock
HDR
Face detection
Face unlock
Face detection
Face unlock
HDR

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

SpeakerLoudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
--1217 linear speaker

Radio

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

RadioNo-Yes

Tracking/Positioning

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

Tracking/PositioningGPS
A-GPS
GLONASS
BeiDou
Galileo
QZSS
GPS
A-GPS
GLONASS
BeiDou
Galileo
GPS
A-GPS
GLONASS
BeiDou
Galileo

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac
Dual band
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Display
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac
Dual band
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Display
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac
Dual band
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version5.35.05.1
FeaturesA2DP
LE
A2DP
LE
A2DP
LE

USB

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Version2.02.02.0
FeaturesCharging
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Headphone jackYesYesYes

Connectivity

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

ConnectivityComputer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
NFC
Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
Computer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
VoLTE
NFC is market-dependent--

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

BrowserHTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

Audio file formats/codecsAAC
AMR
FLAC
M4A
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WAV
3GA
OGA
AWB
MID
XMF
MXMF
IMY
RTTTL
RTX
OTA
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
aptX
aptX HD
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs3GPP
3GPP2
AVI
Flash Video
MKV
MP4
WebM
M4V
3GPP
AVI
DivX
Flash Video
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VP9
WebM
WMV
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid

Battery

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

Capacity5000 mAh5160 mAh5000 mAh
TypeLi-IonLi-PolymerLi-Ion
4G talk time-42 h
2520 min
1.8 days
38 h
2280 min
1.6 days
4G stand-by time-504 h
30240 min
21 days
672 h
40320 min
28 days
Charger output power5 V / 5 A9 V / 2 A9 V / 2 A
FeaturesFast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable
-33W charger in the box22.5W charger in the box

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.

Head SAR (EU)0.381 W/kg-0.978 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)0.943 W/kg-0.999 W/kg
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