Howdy Jayman, thanks for taking the time to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. The main differences between the Galaxy A16 and the Galaxy A36 are that the Galaxy A36 has a significantly better display (AMOLED with higher resolution and refresh rate), a more powerful processor, and a more advanced camera system. Some other key upgrades in the A36 include faster charging (25W vs. 15W), higher RAM/storage options, and better overall performance. If you have additional questions for us, please let us know by contacting Support. Thanks for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra