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Google Pixel 9

Google Pixel 9
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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4700 mAh
27W
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6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
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50 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy A16

Samsung Galaxy A16
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Helio G99
6 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
1080p@30fps
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Specs
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520
2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
6GB 256GB (UFS 2.0)
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, single-zone Laser AF, OIS
48 MP
f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
f/1.8, (wide), AF
5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide)
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
f/2.0, (wide)
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
23 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9 with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A16 with the Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 9 offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy A16 provides 6 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9 offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy A16's 6 years.
Both Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy A16 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Google Pixel 9 offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Google Pixel 9 also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Samsung Galaxy A16 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Google Pixel 9 also supports faster wired charging at 27W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A16. Google Pixel 9 supports wireless charging at 15W, while Samsung Galaxy A16 does not support wireless charging.
Google Pixel 9 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Samsung Galaxy A16 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.