Samsung Galaxy A A16 Green 128GB
Samsung
53 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
Apple
87 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
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 | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Mediatek Helio G99 | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.20★ | — |
| 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 | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| 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)
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.