Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy S24
Performance
63.5
85.2 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
86.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
61.5
84.9 ★
Overall
74.3
81.8 ★
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 S24
85.2/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A16
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24
84.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24
81.8/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A16
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S24
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S24
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A16
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S24
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A16
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.20"
Display Type
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Xclipse 940
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
512 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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fp)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 25W wired
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
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/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight
200g
167g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Gray, water green, midnight blue
Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 14
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 81.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A16 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy A16 offers better 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 S24
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Samsung Galaxy S24 is the overall winner with a score of 81.8/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Samsung Galaxy S24 wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A16 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S24 is better for gaming with a score of 84.9/100.
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 S24?
Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 54,999 while Samsung Galaxy S24 costs PKR 289,999. The price difference is PKR 235,000.
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