POCO M7 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
44.6Performance27.1
58.1Display36.6
43.4Camera30.1
53.5Battery55.7
86.7Features65.3
16 spec wins — POCO M7 Pro 5G2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M7 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.1 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and features (+21). 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 M7 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 163% higher Peak brightness: 2,100 nits vs 800 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 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 | 2,100 nits+163% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+8% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 661,238+30%Bottom 14% | 509,232Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 253,348+21%Bottom 15% | 210,242Bottom 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 58,764+34%Bottom 15% | 43,774Bottom 4% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 148,851+35%Bottom 19% | 110,272Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 200,275+38%Bottom 14% | 144,944Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 740Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,050Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |