Realme 16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Realme 16 5G	Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.57-inch	6.60-inch
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo	-
Front Camera	50-megapixel	32-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	8GB, 12GB	8GB, 12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	7000mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 14
Resolution	1080x2372 pixels	2340x1080 pixels
general
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Model	16 5G	Galaxy A55 5G
Release date	January 30, 2026	March 11, 2024
Launched in India	No	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	158.30 x 75.13 x 8.10	161.10 x 77.00 x 8.20
Weight (g)	183.00	213.00
IP rating	IP69	IP67
Battery capacity (mAh)	7000	5000
Fast charging	60W Fast Charging	Proprietary
Colours	Air Black, Air White	Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy
Form factor	-	Touchscreen
Body type	-	Metal
Removable battery	-	No
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+	FHD+
Screen size (inches)	6.57	6.60
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2372 pixels	2340x1080 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	397	-
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo	-
RAM	8GB, 12GB	8GB, 12GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	1000
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	2	3
Front camera	50-megapixel	32-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 14
Skin	Realme UI 7.0	One UI 6
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
sensors
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
Accelerometer	-	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes

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