POCO X3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
32.2Performance27.1
60.2Display36.6
31.3Camera30.1
49.4Battery55.7
44Features65.3
14 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 Pro wins this phone face-off, 42.2 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+5). 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 X3 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 37
- 171% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 118,830 vs 43,774
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 56% higher AnTuTu 10: 795,334 vs 509,232
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 16% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.2 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 294,736+40%Top 79% | 210,242Top 97% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 118,830+171%Top 85% | 43,774Top 100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 160,316+45%Top 82% | 110,272Top 100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 221,452+53%Top 91% | 144,944Top 100% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 795,334+56%Top 62% | 509,232Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870+18%Top 79% | 740Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900+41%Top 66% | 2,050Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g+7% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 7.9 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |