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Redmi Note 11 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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Xiaomi

Redmi Note 11

$179

33.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
39.1Inno Score
20Performance27.1
35.9Display36.6
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery55.7
44Features65.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 119 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.1 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and battery (+8). Redmi Note 11 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 11

  • 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 10% lower weight: 179 g vs 200 g
  • Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $179 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 27 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 76% higher AnTuTu 10: 509,232 vs 290,000

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Screen size6.43 ″6.7 ″+4%
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density409 ppi+6%385 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness700 nits800 nits+14%
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 Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 680MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 10290,000Top 90%509,232+76%Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 94%740+76%Top 81%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,400Top 92%2,050+46%Top 78%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP+60%5 MP
Optical zoom1 x
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging0 W
Active use endurance12 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Weight179 g+10%200 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.9 mm+2%
IP ratingIP53IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 13)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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