The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, which replaces the Galaxy A15 5G, has been introduced in India. The gadget will go up against phones that cost about Rs 20,000, such as the iQOO Z9 5G, which shares features with the A-series phone. The Galaxy A16 5G and iQOO Z9 5G are compared in this article to see which is a superior smartphone for less than Rs 20,000.
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Display
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display
iQOO Z9: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display
Processor
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC
iQOO Z9: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC
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Rear camera(s)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP macro sensor
iQOO Z9: Dual rear camera unit includes 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera and 2MP bokeh sensor
Selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: 13MP
iQOO Z9: 16MP
RAM and storage
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB
iQOO Z9: 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB
Battery
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: 5,000mAh
iQOO Z9: 5,000mAh
Operating System
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: One UI 6.1.1
iQOO Z9: Funtouch 14
Price
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Rs 18,999
iQOO Z9: Rs 19,999
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Our Take
The iQOO Z9 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are two smartphones with distinct photography features. The iQoo Z9 5G boasts two cameras and a punch-hole screen, while the A16 5G has three rear cameras and a waterdrop notch for selfies. For improved speed, efficiency, and gaming, the iQoo employs the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor, whereas the Samsung phone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. The iQoo Z9 5G does not feature an ultra-wide sensor, although both have 50MP primary sensors. Both feature a 5,000mAh battery, however, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G supports 25W wired fast charging while the iQoo Z9 5G has 44W. Both devices are running Android 14, however, the iQoo Z9 only gets two years of upgrades, while the A16 5G gets six.
