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Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
34.7Inno Score
21.1Performance27.1
28.8Display34.4
31.6Camera30.1
47.8Battery43.7
44Features49.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G wins this phone face-off, 34.7 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+6) and display (+6). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
  • 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 733 nits
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • Stronger performance score: 27 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 49 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Screen size6.43 ″6.7 ″+4%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density409 ppi+6%385 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness1,100 nits+50%733 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G95MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared330,000510,132Bottom 3%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—211,597Bottom 7%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—43,559Bottom 3%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—110,374Bottom 3%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—144,602Bottom 2%
Geekbench 6 (single)510Bottom 10%728+43%Bottom 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,650Bottom 10%1,943+18%Bottom 13%
Wild Life Extreme stability—96 %Top 47%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP+60%5 MP
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Weight179 g+10%200 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.9 mm+5%
IP ratingIP53IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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