Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) vs Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166): Which One Should You Buy?
Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 68.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx)
Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)
Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) wins 1 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedGoogle Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx)8064
- CameraTie6060
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatterySamsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)7086
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie6868
- Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,385 mAh
- Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) has the bigger screen6.66" vs 6.1"
- Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) is lighter193.5 g vs 200 g
- Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
- Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) has the faster chipGoogle Tensor G2 vs Samsung Exynos 1330 5G S5E8535
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) wins — BeastScore 68.2/100
After comparing all the specs, Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 68.2 vs top rival 67.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W.
Higher overall BeastScore: 68.2 vs top rival 67.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W
Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+615 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 6.66" vs max 6.1" for media & multitasking
Common questions
Which is better: Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) or Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)?
Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) leads with an overall BeastScore of 68.2/100 compared to Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) (67.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 68.2 vs top rival 67.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W.
What are the main battery and display differences between Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) and Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)?
Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) has a 6.1-inch display and 4385 mAh battery. Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) has a 6.66-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) and Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) compare for speed?
Google Pixel 7a 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB G0DZQ (Google Lynx) scores 80/100 for performance; Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) scores 64/100.
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