Poco M5 (India) vs Samsung Galaxy A16

The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A16 leads — 44/100 vs 41/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (552,286 vs 503,850); the Samsung Galaxy A16 is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy A16 edges out the Poco M5 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 49
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 552286 vs 503850

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 200g vs 201g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Samsung Galaxy A16 scores 3 points higher (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M5 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).

Poco M5 (India): The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A16: The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 (India) Samsung Galaxy A16
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 552286 503850
Geekbench Single 727 727
Geekbench Multi 2047 2047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 201 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5 (India) and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5 (India) MediaTek Helio G99
41/100
552286 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 MediaTek Helio G99
44/100 -9.6%
503850 AnTuTu

Poco M5 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M5 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 edges out the Poco M5 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.

Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) over the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.