Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 20 differences across 28 checks. 8 answers are identical.
Asus · 2024
ROG Phone 9
- Screen size
- 6.78"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 El...
- Battery capacity
- 5800 mAh
- Launch price
- $999
Samsung · 2024
Galaxy A16 5G
- Screen size
- 6.7"
- Processor
- Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Me...
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- $199
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Depends on region |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 15W | No |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 25W wired |
| Battery capacity | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Splash resistant (IP54) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 185Hz | 90Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.7" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (under display, ultrasonic) | Yes (side-mounted) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, up to 8K | No |
Basics
| Release date | 2024, November 21 | 2024, October 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), market dependent |
| Launch price | $999 | $199 |
Other comparisons
AllSpecifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.