Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
58.5Performance27.1
67.3Display36.6
71Camera30.1
62.2Battery55.7
94.7Features65.3
19 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+41) and performance (+31). 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 Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 56
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 14% lower weight: 200 g vs 232 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+26% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+313% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 %+5% | 85.2 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 210,242Top 97% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 43,774Top 100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 110,272Top 100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 144,944Top 100% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+175%Top 27% | 509,232Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+211%Top 17% | 740Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+202%Top 24% | 2,050Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+860% | 5 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+400% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+223% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+4% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 200 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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