CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
21.8Performance27.1
58.6Display36.6
39.4Camera30.1
47.8Battery55.7
49.3Features65.3
12 spec wins — CMF Phone 2 Pro2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
CMF Phone 2 Pro wins this phone face-off, 40.6 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and camera (+9). 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 CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 800 nits
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 2 x vs 1 x
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $279
Display
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2392 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi+1% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+275% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | 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) | 1,016+37%Bottom 33% | 740Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,961+44%Bottom 39% | 2,050Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g+7% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+1% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.2) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |