Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Xiaomi 13T
27.1Performance36.3
36.6Display66.8
30.1Camera53
55.7Battery58.4
65.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and camera (+23). 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
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $649
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 225% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 800 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 446 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| 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 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 509,232Top 77% | 920,000+81%Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 740Top 81% | 1,250+69%Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 3,900+90%Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 2 x+100% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 197 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+7% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |