Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads
by 19 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S23 FE leads overall versus Galaxy A16. Battery: 44.4 vs 83.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A16
Best for users who prioritize software.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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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 differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceResolution
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone A leads | 6.7"Better | 6.4" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 808 nits | 1450 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 385 ppi | 403 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Storage
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.2GHz | 2.8GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.2GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 1x2.8GHz + 3x2.50GHz + 4x1.8GHz + 1x3.00GHz + 3x2.50GHz + 4x1.80GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1732 | 1129280Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 387422 | 1129280Better |
Geekbench (Single) Phone B leads | 724 | 3550Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 1732 | 3946Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Needs more data | UFS 2.2 | Not available |
Chipset Phone B leads | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USABetter |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 920 - InternationalAdreno 730 - USA |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 12MP + 8MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.57Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Phone B leads | 0.9x | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 10x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Phone B leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fpsBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 13MPBetter | 10MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Samsung S5K3P9 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.4 |
Front Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EISBetter |
Camera Features Close match | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S23 FE generally outperforms Galaxy A16 across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.4" This makes Galaxy S23 FE the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A16 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize software. Galaxy A16 offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S23 FE excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 58,786 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A16 advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S23 FE advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S23 FE advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 FE advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S23 FE advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A16: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 58,786; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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