POCO M7 ProvsSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO M7 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO M7 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO M7 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 179, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- POCO M7 Pro takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- POCO M7 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Camera — led by video score (75 pts).
- POCO M7 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (45 W).
- Too close to call between POCO M7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 550,000 pts vs 450,000 pts.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,200 nits vs 800 nits.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,110 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 25 W.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want better video quality — 75 pts vs 58 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a better camera — 102 pts vs 88 pts.
At a glance
- POCO M7 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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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?
POCO M7 Pro
Choose POCO M7 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 199.
Pros & cons
POCO M7 Pro
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 45 W charging
- Great value
- No ultrawide camera
- Plastic build
- Hybrid SIM slot
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Cheap 5G
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Long support
- Slow chipset
- HD+ screen
- Plastic build