Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A16

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 44/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 503,850); the Samsung Galaxy A16 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 22 points (66/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 503850
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 215g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Poco F7 scores 22 points higher (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A16: The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Samsung Galaxy A16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 2205289 503850
Geekbench Single 2070 727
Geekbench Multi 6694 2047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 200 g
Launch price $399
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 MediaTek Helio G99
44/100 -337.7%
503850 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 337.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F7
$399
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (81/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (83/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (68/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 22 points (66/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.