itel S25 UltravsSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
itel S25 Ultra wins
Verdict
itel S25 Ultra wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
itel S25 Ultra is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 159, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Too close to call between itel S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A16 4G.
- itel S25 Ultra takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- itel S25 Ultra takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 4G takes Battery — led by charging speed (25 W).
- Too close to call between itel S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A16 4G.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want…
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 13 MP.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 800 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want a better camera — 82 pts vs 72 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want faster charging — 25 W vs 18 W.
At a glance
- itel S25 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
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Best price now
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
itel S25 Ultra
Choose itel S25 Ultra if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 159, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if price matters most. It costs USD 199.
Pros & cons
itel S25 Ultra
- Curved AMOLED 120 Hz
- Big 6.78-inch screen
- 256 GB storage
- Unisoc chip is slow
- 18 W charging
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
- AMOLED 90 Hz
- 50 MP camera
- 6 years of updates
- Helio G99 is dated
- Slow 25 W charging
- No 5G