Samsung Galaxy A A16 Green 128GB
Samsung
53 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A A16 Green 128GB
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Value for money 5
Network compatibility 4
Performance 4
Battery life 3
Storage capacity 2
Unlock status 2
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Battery Life
Gaming
Foldable
Compact
Rugged
Flagship
Business
Photography
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A A16 | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 2700 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Mediatek Helio G99 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.20 | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W★ | 23W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy A A16 Green 128GB
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9a
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.