Apple iPhone 16 Plus Ultramarine 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A A16 Green 128GB
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 16 Plus Ultramarine 128GB
The iPhone 16 Plus receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent camera, long battery life, and smooth performance. Users love the vibrant colors, especially pink, and find the large, clear screen perfect for media. A few negative reviews focus on poor in-store experiences at Best Buy, not the phone itself, and one user mentions accidental camera button presses. Overall, it is highly recommended as a reliable and stylish upgrade.
Pros
- Excellent camera quality
- Long battery life
- Smooth and fast performance
- Beautiful color options
- Large and clear display
Cons
- Accidental camera button presses
- Poor in-store experience at some retailers
Samsung Galaxy A A16 Green 128GB
The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G LTE is generally well-received, with users praising its value for money, solid performance for everyday tasks, and good battery life. However, some buyers encountered network compatibility issues in the US, particularly with Verizon and Metro PCS, and one reviewer noted the phone was not unlocked as advertised. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and affordable device for basic communication and travel.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Solid everyday performance
- Good battery life
- Ample 128GB storage
- Comes with case and charger
Cons
- Network compatibility issues in US
- Not unlocked as advertised
- 4G only, no 5G support
- Not compatible with Verizon
- Requires carrier IMEI sync
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Super AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple | MediaTek Helio |
| Processor Model | A18 | Mediatek Helio G99 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 2.20★ |
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP★ | 5 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 2x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps★ | 1080p@30fps |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,674 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 20W | 25W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual eSim | Dual-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP54 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | side-mounted |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus Ultramarine 128GB
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong performance (84th percentile)84th %ile
Samsung Galaxy A A16 Green 128GB
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Strong display (73rd percentile)
- Below average performance (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.