Upgrade Guide

Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy A15 5G to the Galaxy A16 5G?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy A15 5G to the Galaxy A16 5G, 1 year apart.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The Galaxy A16 5G is 1 year newer than the Galaxy A15 5G, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (78.0 vs 78.0). The biggest improvements: 0.2" larger screen.

Full side-by-side comparison →Galaxy A16 5G specs →

What you gain with the Galaxy A16 5G

+0.2" larger screen

Spec	Galaxy A15 5G	Galaxy A16 5G	Change
BeastScore (overall)	78.0	78.0	No real change
Performance score	64	64	No real change
Camera score	84	84	No real change
Battery score	86	86	No real change
Display score	74	74	No real change
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	No real change
Wired charging	25W	25W	No real change
Screen size	6.5"	6.7"	+0.2" (3%)
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz	No real change
Peak brightness	800 nits	800 nits	No real change
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP	No real change
RAM	4 GB	4 GB	No real change
Weight	200 g	200 g	No real change
Launch price	$199	$199	No real change

Upgrade if…

Your Galaxy A15 5G is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need

Galaxy A15 5G vs Galaxy A16 5G: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy A15 5G to the Galaxy A16 5G?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Galaxy A16 5G is 1 year newer than the Galaxy A15 5G, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (78.0 vs 78.0). The biggest improvements: 0.2" larger screen.

What is the biggest difference between the Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy A16 5G?

0.2" larger screen: 6.5" on the Galaxy A15 5G vs 6.7" on the Galaxy A16 5G.

Does the Galaxy A16 5G have a bigger battery than the Galaxy A15 5G?

No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).

Who should upgrade to the Galaxy A16 5G?

Upgrade if: Your Galaxy A15 5G is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.