Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
40.2Performance24.9
51.5Display36.6
46.5Camera30.1
47.5Battery55.7
94.7Features65.3
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+16). 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 160% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- 39% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 18 W
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 10% higher Screen size: 6.7 ″ vs 6.1 ″
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+12% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+150% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 85.2 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+114% | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+128% | 740 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+110% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+6% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |