Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
27.1Performance43.2
36.6Display56.7
30.1Camera63.6
55.7Battery72.1
65.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G14 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) and display (+20). 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
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 56
- 900% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 522 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,500 nits+88% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.2 % | — |
| 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
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 509,232Top 77% | 1,150,000+126%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 740Top 81% | 1,720+132%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 4,300+110%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 2 x+100% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 W+380% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+2% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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