Samsung Galaxy A16
#1596
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
#1572Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A16
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
45.045.0
Display
84.588.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.763.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A16 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has a slightly smaller 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a higher 120Hz refresh rate, offering better responsiveness.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A16 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 12 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, both providing adequate performance for everyday tasks.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera and 13 MP front camera, but the Redmi Note 12 includes an 8 MP ultrawide lens compared to the A16's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Redmi Note 12 supports faster charging at 33W versus the A16's 25W.
- The Galaxy A16 runs on Android 14 with One UI 7, while the Redmi Note 12 operates on Android 13 with HyperOS, both offering a solid software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Redmi Note 12 is lighter at 183.5g compared to the A16's 200g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
General
Release Date
2024, October 15
2023, March 23
Announced
2024, October 15
2023, March 23
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5Gfor International market andXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5Gfor China market
Display
Size
6.7"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
AMOLED, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
165.7 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
200 g
183.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, water green, midnight blue
Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes