Lava Play Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
33.4chipPerformance27.1
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
Lava Play Ultra 5G wins this phone face-off, 40.8 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+6). 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 Lava Play Ultra 5G
- Stronger performance score: 33 vs 27
- 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
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 1% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 210,242Bottom 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 43,774Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 110,272Bottom 1% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 144,944Bottom 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 740Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,050Bottom 21% |
| 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 |
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