Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
47.2Performance27.1
58.1Display36.6
51.8Camera30.1
53.3Battery55.7
94.7Features65.3
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+22). 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 52 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
- 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+10% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+238% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+2% | 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 9 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+116%Top 42% | 509,232Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+162%Top 37% | 740Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+124%Top 40% | 2,050Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 13 MP+24% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+1% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |