POCO X5 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
23.6Performance27.1
44.8Display36.6
29.8Camera30.1
47.8Battery55.7
44Features65.3
7 spec wins — POCO X57 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.1 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and battery (+8). POCO X5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 37
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 740
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 24
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 | 900 nits+13% | 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 X5 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 509,232+24%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+22%Top 77% | 740Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Top 80% | 2,050+2%Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |