Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus 4G

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus 4G

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.7-inch Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 6300) that was released on October 7, 2024, against the Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus 4G, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G100 and came out 1 month after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 34% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 992 and 742 points
Reasons to consider the Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus 4G
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Stereo speakers
  • Reverse charging feature
  • Weighs 38 grams less
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus 4G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Size6.7 inches6.78 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2436 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI385 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoYes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness800 nits1300 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionTempered glassCorning Gorilla Glass
Screen-to-body ratio86%90.9%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height164.4 mm (6.47 inches)164.1 mm (6.46 inches)
Width77.9 mm (3.07 inches)74.43 mm (2.93 inches)
Thickness7.9 mm (0.31 inches)6.8 mm (0.27 inches)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)162 g (5.71 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP54
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsGray, Blue, GreenBlack, Gray, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus 4G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G100
Max clock2400 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
L3 cache2 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2Mali-G57 MP2
GPU shading units128128
GPU clock1072 MHz -
FLOPS~274 GFLOPS -

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU133719129609
GPU6772871745
Memory87544100735
UX113194117030
Total score402185419119
Samples[2 tests][2 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1536 GBUp to 2048 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1XOS 14.5

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W33 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoYes
Fast chargingYes (47% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 26 min)
Full charging time1:21 hr1:35 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing07:33 hr -
Watching video09:47 hr -
Gaming06:48 hr -
Standby97 hr -
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61204208 x 3120
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p) -
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 5 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
3) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Focal length - 27 mm
Sensor - Hi-5022Q
Sensor size - 1/2.8"
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.2 -
StabilizationDigital -
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
StabilizationNo -

DxOMark main camera tests

Generic main camera score
Bokeh55 -
Preview52 -
Zoom49 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 3120 -
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
Focal length26 mm -
SensorCMOSGalaxyCore GC13A0
Sensor size - 1/3.06"
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoYes
FM radioNoYes
Dolby AtmosYesNo

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedOctober 2024October 2024
Release dateOctober 2024November 2024
Launch price$189 -
SAR (head)0.38 W/kg -
SAR (body)0.94 W/kg -
Sensors - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 33 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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