Realme GT7 vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 510,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 510132
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Realme GT7 scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 510132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 373.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (61/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.