Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24
24.9Performance56.8
36.6Display60.7
30.1Camera47.3
55.7Battery48.4
65.3Features94.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G16 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and features (+29). Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 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 5G
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 305% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,700,000 vs 420,000
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 416 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 2,600 nits+225% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.2 % | 90.5 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 420,000 | 1,700,000+305% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 740 | 2,200+197% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050 | 6,750+229% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1/4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3 x+200% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 167 g+16% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.6 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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