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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$1,000

66.3Inno Score
27.1Performance79.3
34.4Display63.6
30.1Camera47.3
43.7Battery54.2
49.3Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 4G20 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins this phone face-off, 66.3 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+52) and features (+45). Samsung Galaxy A16 4G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 27
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 49

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23401440x3120
Pixel density385 ppi513 ppi+33%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness733 nits2,600 nits+255%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S25+
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 11510,132Bottom 3%2,763,072+442%Top 22%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)211,597Bottom 7%866,625+310%Top 16%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)43,559Bottom 3%996,402+2187%Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)110,374Bottom 3%347,621+215%Top 28%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)144,602Bottom 2%552,424+282%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (single)728Bottom 13%3,141+331%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,943Bottom 13%10,153+423%Top 7%
Wild Life Extreme stability96 %Top 47%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Weight200 g190 g+5%
Thickness7.9 mm7.3 mm+8%
IP ratingIP54IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S25+
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S25+
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge6 years7 years+17%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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