Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
27.1Performance54
36.6Display64.2
30.1Camera69.5
55.7Battery71.6
65.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G15 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and display (+28). 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
- 13% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 12% lower weight: 200 g vs 227 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 56
- 900% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 522 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 2,600 nits+225% |
| 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 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 509,232Top 77% | 1,550,000+204%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 740Top 81% | 2,050+177%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 5,500+168%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+12% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+13% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
Related comparisons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5Gvs Redmi Note 13 5GVSSamsung Galaxy A16 5Gvs iPhone SE (3rd gen)VSSamsung Galaxy A16 5Gvs iPhone 12VSSamsung Galaxy A16 5Gvs iPhone 12 miniVSXiaomi 13 Ultravs Google Pixel 9 Pro XLVSXiaomi 13 Ultravs iPhone 16 ProVSXiaomi 13 Ultravs Samsung Galaxy S25VSXiaomi 13 Ultravs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7VS