Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) vs Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166): Which One Should You Buy?

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 68.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Apple · 2025

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)

68/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

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Samsung · 2025

Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)

67/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

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Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) wins 1 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)

1 win

Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)

1 win

At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)

Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

• SpeedApple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)
  90

  64
• CameraTie
  60

  60
• VideoNot enough data
• SelfieNot enough data
• BatterySamsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)
  58

  86
• DisplayTie
  62

  62
• ConnectivityNot enough data
• SecurityNot enough data
• ValueTie
  68

  68

Key differences

• Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
• Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) has the bigger screen6.66" vs 6.55"
• Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) is lighter165 g vs 200 g
• Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) has more RAM12 GB vs 4 GB
• Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) has the faster chipApple A19 Pro L APL1V12 T8150 vs Samsung Exynos 1330 5G S5E8535

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Reasons to buy Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)

• ✓35 g lighter (165 g), easier to hold
• ✓6.55" display

Reasons to buy Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)

• ✓Bigger 5,000 mAh battery (+1,851 mAh)
• ✓6.66" display

Full specifications

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Specification	Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)	Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)
1. Display & Screen
Screen type	AM-OLED display	AM-OLED display
Screen Size	6.55"	6.66"
Resolution & Density	1260x2736 (460 ppi)	1080x2340 (387 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Not listed	Not listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A19 Pro L APL1V12 T8150 (3nm)	Samsung Exynos 1330 5G S5E8535 (5nm)
CPU Cores	Not listed	Not listed
GPU Graphics	Apple G18P MP5	ARM Mali-G68MP2
Operating System	iOS	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	Not listed	Not listed
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	N/A	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	Not listed	Not listed
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	Not listed	Not listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video	Not listed	Not listed
Front Video	Not listed	Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	N/A	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	165 g	200 g
Build Materials	Not listed	Not listed
SIM Type	Not listed	Not listed
Water Resistance	Not listed	Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	3,149 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not listed	Not listed
Reverse Charging	Not listed	Not listed
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Not listed	Not listed
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard	Not listed	Not listed
Bluetooth	Not listed	Not listed
USB Port & Speed	Not listed	Not listed
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Not listed	Not listed
Satellite Features	Not listed	Not listed
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Not listed	Not listed
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request