Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
63.5
64.8 ★
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
86.0
86.0
Gaming
61.5 ★
58.1
Overall
74.3 ★
69.0
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
64.8/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A16
61.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A16
74.3/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A16
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A16
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A16
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.60"
Display Type
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2408
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 610
RAM
6 GB
6 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 25W wired
25W Fast charging
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
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, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.1 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
Weight
200g
195g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Gray, water green, midnight blue
Black, White, Peach, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy A23
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Average camera
- 60Hz display only
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A16 is better for gaming with a score of 61.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A16 offers better value at PKR 54,999 with a value score of 3.3.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy A23?
Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 54,999 while Samsung Galaxy A23 costs PKR 74,999. The price difference is PKR 20,000.
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