Phone Comparison · Kenya
Samsung Galaxy A16 vs iPhone SE 4in Kenya
KSh 16,800 vs KSh 60,000 · Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Samsung Galaxy A16 wins for most buyers at KSh 16,800. The most affordable Samsung with a proper AMOLED screen. Best entry-level option if budget is tight. Samsung Galaxy A16 costs KSh 43,200 less than iPhone SE 4.
Our Pick
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A16
KSh 16,800 Excl. VAT
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- 6 years of OS updates (Samsung promise)
- Super AMOLED display under KSh 17k
- 5,000mAh battery
Apple
iPhone SE 4
KSh 60,000 Excl. VAT
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Cheapest iPhone with OLED display
- A16 Bionic chip
- MagSafe support
Spec
A16
SE 4
Price (KSh)
KSh 16,800
KSh 60,000
Screen Size
6.7"
6.1"
Display Type
Super AMOLED
Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G99
Apple A16 Bionic
RAM
4GB / 6GB
8GB
Storage
128GB
128GB / 256GB
Rear Camera
50MP + 5MP + 2MP
48MP
Front Camera
13MP
12MP
Battery
5,000mAh
3,000mAh
Charging
25W wired
20W wired · 15W MagSafe
OS
Android 14, One UI 6
iOS 18
Weight
196g
167g
Water Resistance
IP54
IP68
5G
No
Yes
A16 Verdict
The most affordable Samsung with a proper AMOLED screen. Best entry-level option if budget is tight.
Buy A16 if you:
- → 6 years of OS updates (Samsung promise)
- → Super AMOLED display under KSh 17k
SE 4 Verdict
The budget iPhone that doesn't cut corners where it matters. Best entry point into the Apple ecosystem at KSh 60k.
Buy SE 4 if you:
- → Cheapest iPhone with OLED display
- → A16 Bionic chip