Galaxy A16 5G
Galaxy S25
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 is the better pick overall by 33.2 points, leading in Performance, Build & durability and Updates. The gap is large; Galaxy A16 5G only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Galaxy A16 5G offers more for the money ($199 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 22). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy S25 has more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Only Galaxy S25 has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. Galaxy A16 5G has the higher-resolution selfie camera (13 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
Galaxy A16 5G's battery is 1,000 mAh larger (5,000 vs 4,000 mAh), about 25% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Only Galaxy S25 supports wireless charging.
Display
Galaxy A16 5G has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.2"). Galaxy S25's display is smoother at 120Hz vs 90Hz. Galaxy S25's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 800 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 is rated IP68 vs IP54 on the other. Galaxy S25 is 38 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S25 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy A16 5G | Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 1330 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 4 GB / 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Super AMOLED | Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 90 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 2340×1080 (416 ppi) |
| 800 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 5 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 10 MP · 3× |
| 13 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,000 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 25 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP54 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| plastic | Frame | aluminium |
| 200 g | Weight | 162 g |
| 4 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $199 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2024-10 | Released | 2025-01 |
Official source: Galaxy A16 5G · Official source: Galaxy S25
Galaxy A16 5G
Pros
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 6.7" screen
- Lower price ($199)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Dimmer screen
Galaxy S25
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 12 GB RAM
- 3× optical zoom
- 15W wireless charging
- 120Hz display
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Pricier ($799)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.