Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads
by 34 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S25 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy A16. Battery: 44.4 vs 89.7.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A16
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePanel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.7" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 808 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 385 ppi | 498 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 Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coating |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 16GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.2GHz | 4.47GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.2GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 2x4.47GHz + 6x3.53GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1732 | 2207809Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 387422 | 2207809Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 724 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 1732 | 9846Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 256GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Phone B leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Phone B leads | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 50MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.8 | f/1.7Better |
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@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Samsung S5K3P9 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Needs more data | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S25 Ultra generally outperforms Galaxy A16 across key categories. Display Size: 6.9" vs 6.7" This makes Galaxy S25 Ultra the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A16 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S25 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 165,169 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 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 S25 Ultra wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A16: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 165,169; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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