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 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | |
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Model alias | SM-A166B SM-A166B/DS SM-A166E SM-A166E/DS | - | - |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
Width | 77.9 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 |
Height | 164.6 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 |
Thickness | 7.9 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 |
Weight | 200 g 0.44 lbs 7.05 oz | 205 g 0.45 lbs 7.23 oz | 199 g 0.44 lbs 7.02 oz |
Volume | 101.3 cm³ 6.15 in³ | 109.92 cm³ 6.68 in³ | 105.07 cm³ 6.38 in³ |
Colors | Blue Black Light Gray Light Green Gold | Stargaze Black Starlight Bluer Stardust Purple | Jade Black Pastel Blue Moonstone Silver |
Body materials | Plastic | Plastic Glass | Glass |
Certification | IP54 | IP52 | IP53 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
SIM card type | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD |
Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Features | Dual 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.
GSM | GSM 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) |
UMTS | UMTS 850 MHz (B5) UMTS 900 MHz (B8) UMTS 1700 MHz (B4) UMTS 1900 MHz (B2) UMTS 2100 MHz (B1) | - | - |
LTE | LTE-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 technologies | UMTS 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 14 | Xiaomi 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.
SoC | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (SM4450) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450) |
Process technology | 5 nm | 4 nm | 4 nm |
CPU | 2x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 2x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 6x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 2x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 6x 1.95 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 |
CPU frequency | 2400 MHz | 2000 MHz | 2200 MHz |
GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 611 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
GPU cores | 2 | - | - |
GPU frequency | - | - | 700 MHz |
RAM capacity | 4 GB 8 GB | 4 GB 6 GB | 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB |
RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel | Double channel |
RAM frequency | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
- | Virtual RAM expansion - 6 GB | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 64 GB 128 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
Types | microSD 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/technology | Super AMOLED | IPS | IPS |
Diagonal size | 6.7 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 |
Width | 2.81 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 |
Height | 6.08 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 ratio | 2.167:1 | 2.278:1 | 2.278:1 |
Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 720 x 1640 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
Pixel density | 385 ppi 151 ppcm | 260 ppi 102 ppcm | 396 ppi 155 ppcm |
Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
Display area | 86.22 % | 84.33 % | 85.4 % |
Other features | Capacitive 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.
Sensors | Proximity Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Geomagnetic Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Accelerometer Fingerprint Virtual Sensor Vibration Motor |
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-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 type | CMOS BSI | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
Pixel size | - | - | 0.64 µm 0.000640 mm |
Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Number of lenses | - | 5 | - |
Flash type | LED | LED | LED |
Image resolution | 8190 x 6120 pixels 50.12 MP | 8120 x 6180 pixels 50.18 MP | 8190 x 6120 pixels 50.12 MP |
Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Features | Autofocus 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 camera | Secondary 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 type | CMOS BSI | CMOS | CMOS BSI |
Aperture | f/2 | f/2.2 | f/2 |
Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP |
Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Features | Face 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.
Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
- | - | 1217 linear speaker |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
Radio | No | - | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
Tracking/Positioning | GPS 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-Fi | 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 | 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.
Version | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
Features | A2DP LE | A2DP LE | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Features | Charging 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 jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
Connectivity | Computer 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.
Browser | HTML 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/codecs | AAC 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/codecs | 3GPP 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.
Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer | Li-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 power | 5 V / 5 A | 9 V / 2 A | 9 V / 2 A |
Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
- | 33W charger in the box | 22.5W 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 |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |