Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
50.8Performance24.9
65.3Display36.6
71Camera30.1
59.3Battery55.7
94.7Features65.3
19 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 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 XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 56
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 10% lower weight: 200 g vs 221 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 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 | 3,000 nits+275% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 %+4% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+181% | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+168% | 740 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+132% | 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 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 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+48% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 200 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 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 XL | 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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