POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
28.1Performance27.1
47.5Display36.6
44.1Camera30.1
58.4Battery55.7
49.3Features65.3
11 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M6 Pro (4G) wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and display (+11). 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 POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 30
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 63% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 800 nits
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+63% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.2 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 210,242Top 97% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 43,774Top 100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 110,272Top 100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 144,944Top 100% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354+9%Top 72% | 509,232Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 740+1%Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 2,050+2%Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+10% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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