Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 6aGoogle Pixel 6aGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5GGlobal · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A166B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A166B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 6.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.0Performance & Hardware 5.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.4Camera 6.4Camera
Connectivity score 8.4 Connectivity 7.4 Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 6.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
78 reviews
7.7
26 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Specs Google Pixel 6a prices Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Samsung Galaxy A16 5G prices Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A166B
Inches 6.1" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 71.8 mm
152.2 mm
8.7 mm 		77.9 mm
164.4 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 178 g 200 g
Micro Tensor
Octa-Core 		Exynos 1330
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 827.053
v10 		419.526
v10
Battery 4410 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 17 Android 16

Brand
Brand Google Samsung
Aliases G1AZG SM-A166B

Release Date
Release date May 2022,
4 years ago 		October 2024,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 6a
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Google Pixel 6a
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Size
71.8 mm • 152.2 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.9 mm • 164.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 178 g 200 g
Usable surface 84 % 85 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance IP67 IP54
Colors
Black
White
Green
Black
White
Blue
Gold
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.1" 6.7"
Type Oled Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 385 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
8.2
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
6.7
Number of reviews
78 reviews
26 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor Samsung Exynos 1330
CPU 2x2.8GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex-A55 2x Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G78 Mali-G68 MC4

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 --

Antutu
Score
827.053
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
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419.526
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 68% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.5
7.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
6.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.8
5.7
Number of reviews
78 reviews
26 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Samsung S5KJN1
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Smartsens SC501CS
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Pixel size
1.25 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.9"
1/5"
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.3
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX355 GalaxyCore GC13AO
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.10 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
122
Camera
133Photo
126Video
77
Camera
72Photo
93Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
7.6
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
5.4
Quality of selfies
7.9
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.0
Number of reviews
78 reviews
26 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.380 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.2
Quality of the GPS
8.5
8.2
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.7
Number of reviews
78 reviews
26 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4410 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 58%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
78 reviews
26 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 17
    Android 17 , 3 months ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 62%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 24%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 22%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
78 reviews
26 reviews
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