Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
85.5Performance24.9
65.2Display36.6
56.1Camera30.1
77Battery55.7
68Features65.3
18 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) and display (+29). Samsung Galaxy A16 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 56
- 579% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,850,000 vs 420,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 12% lower weight: 200 g vs 227 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi+1% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+106% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits+213% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+579% | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+322% | 740 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+383% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+200% | 1 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+16% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+160% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 14 h+17% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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