Google Pixel 6a leads
by 7 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 6a leads overall versus Galaxy A16. Battery: 64.4 vs 44.4.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 6a
Best for users who prioritize camera and battery.
Samsung Galaxy A16
Best for users who prioritize performance and display.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePanel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1080 x 2400Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 60Hz | 90HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 876 nitsBetter | 808 nits |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 431 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Not available | Yes |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Mohs level 5 |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Benchmark Score
AnTuTu Score
Geekbench (Single)
Geekbench (Multi)
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 6GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Phone A leads | 2.8GHzBetter | 2.2GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | Not available | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone A leads | 2x2.80GHz + 2x2.25GHz + 4x1.80GHzBetter | 2x2.2GHz + 6x2.0GHz |
Benchmark Score Needs more data | Not available | 1732 |
AnTuTu Score Needs more data | Not available | 387422 |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 724 |
Geekbench (Multi) Needs more data | Not available | 1732 |
Storage Phone B leads | 128GB | 256GBBetter |
Storage Type Phone A leads | UFS 3.1Better | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Close match | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 12.2MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 12.2MP + 12MP | 50MP + 5MP + 2MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/2.55Better | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.7Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 0.9x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Phone A leads | YesBetter | No |
Max Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OISBetter | 1080p@30fps |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 8MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Not available | Samsung S5K3P9 |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 6a generally outperforms Galaxy A16 across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.1" This makes Pixel 6a the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A16 may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. Pixel 6a offers superior camera capabilities with strong battery.
Best for users who prioritize performance and display. Galaxy A16 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 6a and Samsung Galaxy A16 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Google Pixel 6a wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 6a is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A16 advantage), Resolution (Google Pixel 6a advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A16 advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 6a advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 6a advantage).
Google Pixel 6a has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Google Pixel 6a offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Google Pixel 6a: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A16: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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