Samsung Galaxy A A16 5G Black 128GB
Samsung
41 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A A16 5G Black 128GB
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung A16 is generally praised as a good entry-level Android phone with a bright, sharp display, smooth scrolling, and loud speakers. Users appreciate the fast processor, decent cameras, and 128GB storage, though some note it comes locked and the screen can crack easily. Overall, it offers solid value for basic use.
Pros
- Bright and sharp display
- Smooth scrolling
- Loud speakers
- Fast processor
- Decent cameras
Cons
- Comes locked
- Screen cracks easily
- Lacks earpiece features
Display quality 2
Performance 2
Storage capacity 1
Camera quality 1
Speaker quality 1
Lock status 1
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Compact
Business
Battery Life
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A A16 5G | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Octa core | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Octa core | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40★ | — |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 2 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 4K | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charge | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | — | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A A16 5G Black 128GB
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Strong camera (70th percentile)
- Below average performance (23rd percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
