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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
39.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
57.4Inno Score
27.1Performance64.4
36.6Display43.7
30.1Camera55.7
55.7Battery60.8
65.3Features60
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and camera (+26). 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 features score: 65 vs 60
  • 43% higher Pixel density: 385 ppi vs 269 ppi
  • 39% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 12.9 mm
  • 35% lower weight: 200 g vs 309 g
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $2,899

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 27
  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 37
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 56
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Screen size6.7 ″10 ″+49%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23402160x1584
Pixel density385 ppi+43%269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness800 nits1,600 nits+100%
Screen-to-body85.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu509,232Bottom 2%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)210,242Bottom 5%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)43,774Bottom 4%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)110,272Bottom 2%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)144,944Bottom 3%—
Geekbench 6 (single)740Bottom 16%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050Bottom 20%—
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB512GB/1TB

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom1 x3 x+200%
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Capacity5,000 mAh5,600 mAh+12%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Weight200 g+35%309 g
Thickness7.9 mm+39%12.9 mm
IP ratingIP54IP48
Frame materialPlasticTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge6 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYes—

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