Samsung Galaxy A16 5GvsRealme C67
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme C67 wins
Verdict
Realme C67 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme C67 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 169, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Realme C67 takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Realme C67.
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Camera — led by video score (75 pts).
- Realme C67 takes Battery — led by charging speed (33 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Realme C67.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 800 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want better video quality — 75 pts vs 48 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a better camera — 102 pts vs 82 pts.
Choose Realme C67 if you want…
- Choose Realme C67 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Realme C67 if you want a bigger screen — 6.72 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Realme C67 if you want a sharper screen — 392 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Realme C67 if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Realme C67
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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?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 199.
Realme C67
Choose Realme C67 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 169, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Cheap 5G
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Long support
- Slow chipset
- HD+ screen
- Plastic build
Realme C67
- 108 MP main camera
- Big 90 Hz display
- Clean look
- Snapdragon 685 is dated
- No 5G
- Slow 33 W charging