Samsung Galaxy A16 Black 128GB
Samsung
48 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A16 Black 128GB
72 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
This budget Samsung phone is generally well-received for its price, offering good value with sufficient storage and smooth operation for basic tasks. Users appreciate its compatibility with Verizon and Samsung features, though some note limitations like average camera quality, app resets when switching, and occasional lack of 5G. Overall, it's seen as a solid temporary or basic phone, not for heavy users.
Pros
- good value for price
- sufficient storage
- smooth operation
- Verizon compatibility
- Samsung features support
Cons
- average camera quality
- apps reset when switching
- occasional lack of 5G
- not powerful for heavy use
Value for money 6
Storage capacity 3
Performance 4
Camera quality 2
Connectivity 3
Ease of use 3
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Battery Life
Gaming
Foldable
Compact
Rugged
Flagship
Business
Photography
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A16 | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 2700 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Octa-core 2.4GHz CPU processor | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 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★ |
| Telephoto | 2 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 4K | 4K |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W★ | 23W |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charge | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 Black 128GB
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (77th percentile)
- Strong camera (70th 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
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9a
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.