Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
50.2Performance24.9
63.9Display36.6
71Camera30.1
54Battery55.7
94.7Features65.3
18 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+41) and features (+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 Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 860% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi+29% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+275% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.9 %+2% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+174% | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+164% | 740 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,700+129% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | 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 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 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 9 Pro | 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 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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