Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gray 128GB
Samsung
57 Overall Score
vs
Sony Xperia 1 IV Black 512GB
Sony
66 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
Sony Xperia 1 IV Black 512GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Photography
Foldable
Flagship
Battery Life
Gaming
Budget
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | — |
| Processor Model | Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 2.50 | 3.00★ |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3. X |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 3.5x-5.2x★ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | 30W |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6e★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.2★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | Nano-SIM or eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | Yes | side-mounted |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gray 128GB
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Sony Xperia 1 IV Black 512GB
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gray 128GB0.334score per dollar
vs
Sony Xperia 1 IV Black 512GB0.045score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Gray 128GB offers 7.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Xperia 1 IV
Scores 66 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.
