Realme GT7 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A16

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 503,850).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 503850
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 203g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) 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 Realme GT7 (China) Samsung Galaxy A16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 2835794 503850
Geekbench Single 2729 727
Geekbench Multi 8430 2047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 203 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 MediaTek Helio G99
44/100 -462.8%
503850 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 462.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (89/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (72/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.