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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
39.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
27.1Performance21.8
36.6Display54
30.1Camera54.9
55.7Battery49.1
65.3Features73.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G13 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

Sharp AQUOS sense9 wins this phone face-off, 45.5 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and display (+17). 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 performance score: 27 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 49
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • 10% higher Screen size: 6.7 ″ vs 6.1 ″

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 37
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
  • 906% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 5 MP
  • 150% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 800 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size6.7 ″+10%6.1 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDPro IGZO OLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density385 ppi422 ppi+10%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness800 nits2,000 nits+150%
Screen-to-body85.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
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%961+30%Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050Bottom 20%2,713+32%Bottom 29%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera50 MP50 MP+1%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide5 MP50 MP+906%
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W36 W+44%
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Weight200 g166 g+17%
Thickness7.9 mm+11%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP54IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 14
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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