HONOR X9c Smart vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
25.3Performance27.1
44.1Display36.6
35.6Camera30.1
56.2Battery55.7
44Features65.3
13 spec wins — HONOR X9c Smart2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR X9c Smart scores 39.2 against 39.1 for Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR X9c Smart edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR X9c Smart
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 40% higher Wired charging: 35 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi+1% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits+6% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu | — | 509,232Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 210,242Bottom 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 43,774Bottom 4% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 110,272Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 144,944Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 949+28%Bottom 26% | 740Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,178+6%Bottom 23% | 2,050Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+16% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W+40% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+4% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |