Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gray 128GB
Samsung
57 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
ASUS
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gray 128GB
72 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G receives mostly positive feedback for its value, battery life, display, and performance as a budget phone. However, several buyers report receiving units that are managed by an IT company, preventing personal use and raising privacy concerns. Overall, it's a solid budget option if you get a clean unit, but be cautious about the source.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Long battery life
- Good display quality
- Fast 5G connectivity
- Plenty of storage
Cons
- Device locked to IT company
- Cannot use personal email
- Privacy concerns
- Slow refund process
- Not the fastest performance
Value for money 6
Battery life 5
Display quality 4
Performance 4
Device management 2
Privacy concerns 2
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Flagship
Battery Life
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Budget
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits | 2500 nits★ |
| HDR | ✗ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | — |
| Processor Model | Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 2.50★ | — |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 2x★ | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,800 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 65W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | PD 3.0, QC 5.0 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1★ |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | eSIM, nano-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | Yes | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gray 128GB
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gray 128GB
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 42 specs.