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Redmi 9A vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Redmi 9A

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A

$99

23.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
39.1Inno Score
20Performance27.1
20Display36.6
20.5Camera30.1
38.8Battery55.7
20Features65.3
1 spec wins — Redmi 9A12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.1 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and battery (+17). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A

  • Lower launch price: $99 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 27 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 37 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Screen size6.53 ″6.7 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1600x7201080x2340
Pixel density269 ppi385 ppi+43%
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness800 nits
Screen-to-body85.2 %
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

Performance comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A16 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G25MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 10100,000Top 100%509,232+409%Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (single)740Top 81%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050Top 78%
RAM (max)2 GB8 GB+300%
Storage options32GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP
Optical zoom1 x
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W25 W+150%
Wireless charging0 W
Active use endurance12 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Weight194 g+3%200 g
Thickness9 mm7.9 mm+12%
IP ratingIP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A16 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCNoYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A16 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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