Samsung Galaxy A16
Today
Previous check£139
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
5.9 out of 10 on the spec sheet
Buy on AmazonSamsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
Galaxy A16 costs £76 less today, with the same spec sheet score (5.9).
Samsung Galaxy A16
5.9score
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
5.9score
Samsung Galaxy A16 wins 1by componentSamsung Galaxy A27 5G wins 2
- 4.7Performance5.3
- 8.8Screen8.5
- 3.9Camera2.9
- 6.7Battery6.7
- 5.5Connectivity6.0
- 5.6Longevity·
Samsung Galaxy A16 is £76 the cheaperSamsung Galaxy A27 5G is the cheaper
The best for each use
By the spec rule for each use, the same one the lists on this site use.
Cell phones for seniors
Both work. Samsung Galaxy A16 is £76 cheaper.
Cell phones for photos
Both work. Samsung Galaxy A16 is £76 cheaper.
Best value mobile phones
Only Samsung Galaxy A27 5G works: 5G, 128 GB and 6 GB of RAM, up to £300.
Cheap mobile phones with NFC
Both work. Samsung Galaxy A16 is £76 cheaper.
Cheap 5G mobile phones
Only Samsung Galaxy A27 5G works: 5G confirmed, up to £300.
Neither one fits: Cell phones for gaming, Compact mobile phones.
The comparison in detail
Score by component, side by side
Galaxy A16 wins on camera.
- 4.7Performance5.3
- 8.8Screen8.5
- 3.9 (wins)Camera2.9
- 6.7Battery6.7
- 5.5Connectivity6.0
- 5.6LongevityN/A
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Today
Previous check£215
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
5.9 out of 10 on the spec sheet
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Where is each one cheapest today?
Updated 12/11/2026
Galaxy A16
- Amazon Lowest price£139Buy on Amazon
Galaxy A27 5G
- Amazon Lowest price£215Buy on Amazon
Spec sheet side by side
| Item | Galaxy A16 | Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Chip changes | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon |
| RAM changes | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory card changes | Yes | not listed |
| System | Android | Android |
| Factory software version changes | 9 | not listed |
| Screen | ||
| Size | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Technology changes | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Refresh rate changes | 6,090 Hz | not listed |
| Resolution changes | 1080 px x 2340 px | not listed |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera changes | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Rear cameras changes | 3 | not listed |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Fast charging changes | No | not listed |
| Wireless charging changes | No | not listed |
| Connectivity and extras | ||
| Network changes | 4G | 5G |
| NFC (tap to pay) | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM changes | No | not listed |
| Dual SIM changes | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack changes | No | not listed |
| Water and dust resistance changes | IP54 | not listed |
| General | ||
| Release changes | 2024 | not listed |
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g |
| Charging connector changes | USB-C | not listed |
How we choose
Source: Amazon.co.uk catalog, checked on 12/11/2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.co.uk, delivered to London SW1A 1AA, on the day it was read, including VAT. The model is the brand plus the name of the phone; the memory versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.
The spec score doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.