Galaxy A16 5G vs Reno12 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

Galaxy A16 5G

$199

78.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.0

Benchmark

Performance64/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

· 2024

Reno12 Pro

$749

78.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.3

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery78/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A16 5G:

✓$550 lower launch MSRP ($199 vs $749)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+400 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Reno12 Pro:

✓10g lighter chassis (190g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.74" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A16 5G	Reno12 Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.7"	6.74"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	800 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	4 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8	50 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	5 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	13 MP, f/2	32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm	N/A
Weight	200 g	190 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP54	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,600 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$199	$749

Editorial Lab Verdict

Reno12 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Reno12 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy A16 5G:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+400 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W

When to buy Reno12 Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.3 vs top rival 78.0 · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 4GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A16 5G vs Reno12 Pro

Which phone is better: Galaxy A16 5G or Reno12 Pro?

Reno12 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.3/100 compared to Galaxy A16 5G (78.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.3 vs top rival 78.0 and More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 4GB.