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HONOR X8c vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Comparisons (Specs, Price & Features)
Compare HONOR X8c vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G side by side to find out which is better. Discover differences in specifications, price, performance, camera, battery, and more to find the best Device for your needs in the Philippines.
| Specs | HONOR X8c | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Honor | Samsung |
| Model | X8c | Galaxy A16 5G |
| Launch Date | - | November 13, 2024 |
| Release Date | March 11, 2025 | November 13, 2024 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Price | ₱13,999 | ₱13,990 |
| Build & Design | ||
| Dimensions | 161.05 x 74.55 x 7.12 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 192 g |
| Build Material | Glass front, plastic frame and back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP64 (dust and splash resistant) | Dust protected and water splash resistant |
| IP Rating | - | IP54 |
| SIM Type | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, SIM 1 + Hybrid [SIM or microSD]) |
| Colors | Marrs Green, Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Cloud Purple | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 pixels (Full HD+) | 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 395 PPI | 385 PPI |
| Brightness | 1200 nits (High Brightness Mode), 2800 nits (peak) | 800 nits (HBM) |
| Protection | Reinforced glass | Toughened glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM Options | 8GB (plus 8GB HONOR RAM Turbo) | 8GB RAM |
| Internal Storage Options | 512GB | 256GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes (microSDXC, uses shared SIM slot, up to 1.5TB) |
| Software & Features | ||
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| UI / Skin | MagicOS 9.0 | One UI 6.1 (Eligible for up to 6 generations of OS upgrades) |
| Special Features | Magic Portal, Magic Capsule, AI Eraser, AI-enhanced photography, Dual MIC noise cancellation | Samsung Knox Vault, up to 6 generations of Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates. |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108 MP (f/1.75), OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), AF |
| Secondary | 5 MP Wide-angle & Depth sensor (f/2.2) | 5 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
| Features | Night Mode, PRO, Aperture, Dual-view, HIGH-RES, AI Eraser, Capture smiles | LED flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | Up to 1080p | 1080p @ 30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (f/2.1) | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Features | Selfie Light, AI wide-angle selfie, Gesture control | Portrait mode, screen flash |
| Front Video Recording | Up to 1080p | 1080p @ 30fps |
| Audio & Multimedia | ||
| Speakers | Single speaker (optimized for clarity) | Single Loudspeaker (Bottom-firing) |
| Audio Features | Dual MIC Noise Cancellation | Dolby Atmos (via headphones) |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Video Formats Supported | MP4, 3GP, WEBM, MKV | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 4G LTE | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz & 5GHz | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Sensors & Security | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | In-display | Side-mounted |
| Face Unlock | Yes 2D | Yes |
| Sensors | Gravity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light, Proximity (Ultrasonic) | Accelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensor |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging Type | Wired | Wired |
| Charging Speed | 35W HONOR SuperCharge | 25W Fast Charging (Charger sold separately) |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | No |



