Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
36.6Performance24.9
57.8Display36.6
56.8Camera30.1
48.6Battery55.7
73.3Features65.3
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 7 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and display (+21). 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 7 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 400% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 1 x
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 49
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 33% higher Active use endurance: 12 h vs 9 h
- 20% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+33% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+88% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 %+4% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000+88% | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420+92% | 740 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300+61% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+400% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 13 MP+20% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 9 h | 12 h+33% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g | 200 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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