Category Breakdown
Camera
16T
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
16T
Battery capacity (8,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
16T
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
16T
AnTuTu benchmark (649,327 pts)
WinsDisplay
16T
Screen size (6.81")
WinsWeight
Galaxy A42 5G
Total weight (193g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A42 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 16T | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.81" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,570 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | — | |
| 1,200 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | |
| 649,327 | 324,686 | |
| 2,016 | — | |
| 385 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 224g | 193g | |
| 8.8mm | 8.6mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | plastic | |
| No certified water resistance | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Realme 16T
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Realme 16T
Highest resolution main camera.