Lava Play Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
28.9Performance27.1
48.2Display36.6
31.6Camera30.1
47.8Battery55.7
52Features65.3
9 spec wins — Lava Play Ultra 5G2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Play Ultra 5G scores 39.4 against 39.1 for Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lava Play Ultra 5G edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lava Play Ultra 5G
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 37
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 800 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+25% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.9 %+3% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 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) | — | 740Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,050Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 182 g+9% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+1% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |