Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
21.1Performance27.1
28.8Display36.6
31.6Camera30.1
47.8Battery55.7
44Features65.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.1 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and battery (+8). 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
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 38% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 800 nits
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 10% lower weight: 179 g vs 200 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.7 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+6% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+38% | 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 | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 330,000Top 89% | 509,232+54%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 510Top 91% | 740+45%Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,650Top 90% | 2,050+24%Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| 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 | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | 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 | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+10% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | 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 | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |