nubia Air Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
28.9Performance27.1
78.7Display36.6
39Camera30.1
52.5Battery55.7
60Features65.3
10 spec wins — nubia Air Pro1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
nubia Air Pro wins this phone face-off, 48.7 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+42) 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 nubia Air Pro
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
- 463% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 800 nits
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi+15% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+463% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 %+6% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | 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 | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 g+14% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+24% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |