Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy A16 5G offers exceptional value at $199, delivering a vibrant 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and respectable 50MP main camera performance. Its MediaTek Dimensity 6300 handles everyday tasks adequately, while the 5000mAh battery with 25W charging ensures all-day usage. However, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ ($329) presents a more capable flagship alternative with a superior 200MP main camera featuring OIS, faster 120Hz AMOLED display, more powerful Dimensity 1080 processor, and dramatically faster 120W HyperCharge. The Redmi includes 8GB RAM versus 4GB and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. While the Redmi costs $130 more, its significantly enhanced performance, superior camera system, and faster charging justify the premium for power users. Budget-conscious buyers should choose the Galaxy A16; those seeking better overall capabilities should invest in the Redmi Note 12 Pro+.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if…
- →Six generations of OS updates — unprecedented for a $199 phone
- →5G connectivity at true budget pricing
- →Large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Pros
- Six generations of OS updates — unprecedented for a $199 phone
- 5G connectivity at true budget pricing
- Large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display
- All-day 5000 mAh battery easily lasts through heavy use
- NFC for contactless payments included
Cons
- Only 4 GB RAM feels tight for multitasking
- Camera quality falls off sharply in low light
- 90Hz display is a step below 120Hz competitors
- IP54 is splash-resistant only — not waterproof
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 2 MP, f/2.4, macro | — |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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