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Samsung Galaxy F16 5GvsRedmi A3

SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026

👑 Winner
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

USD 143

23score

3 of 5 categories won

Settled

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G wins

Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

USD 89

20score

0 of 5 categories won

No category wins

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 143 — USD 54 more than the Redmi A3. Pay the premium if price is your priority.

  • Samsung Galaxy F16 5G takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
  • Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy F16 5G and Redmi A3.
  • Samsung Galaxy F16 5G takes Camera — led by selfie camera (13 MP).
  • Samsung Galaxy F16 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (25 W).
  • Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy F16 5G and Redmi A3.

Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09

In plain English

Choose Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you want…

  • Choose Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
  • Choose Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 5 MP.
  • Choose Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you want faster charging — 25 W vs 10 W.

Choose Redmi A3 if you want…

No decisive wins in this matchup.

At a glance

PerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryPrice
  • Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
  • Redmi A3

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Best price now

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

USD 143
Buy now →

Redmi A3

USD 89
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The cheap alternative

Redmi A3

Redmi A3

USD 89

38%Buy now →

Full record

Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.

SpecSamsung Galaxy F16 5GRedmi A3
Performance

Performance score

Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.

460,000 pts
130,000 pts

Chipset

The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.

MediaTek Dimensity 6300
MediaTek Helio G36

RAM

More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.

8 GBBEST
4 GB

Storage

Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.

128 GBBEST
128 GBBEST
Display

Screen size

Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.

6.7 inBEST
6.71 inBEST

Pixel density

Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.

262 ppi
268 ppi

Refresh rate

How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.

90 HzBEST
90 HzBEST

Peak brightness

Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.

450 nits
500 nits
Camera

Main camera

Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.

50
8

Selfie camera

Resolution of the front camera.

13 MPBEST
5 MP

Telephoto

A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.

No
No

Video score

Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.

45 pts
32 pts

Camera score

Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.

76 pts
52 pts
Battery

Battery

Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.

5,000 mAhBEST
5,000 mAhBEST

Charging speed

Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.

25 WBEST
10 W

Wireless charging

Whether the phone charges wirelessly.

No
No
Price

Price

Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.

143 USDBEST
89 USDBEST

Which one should you buy?

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Choose Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 143.

Redmi A3

Choose Redmi A3 if price matters most. It costs USD 89, the lowest price in this group.

Pros & cons

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • 5G at a low price
  • 5,000 mAh battery
  • 90 Hz display
  • HD+ resolution
  • Single main camera
  • Plastic build

Redmi A3

  • Very cheap
  • 5,000 mAh battery
  • 90 Hz display
  • Very slow chip
  • 8 MP camera is weak
  • 10 W charging