Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 50MP vs 48MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

Samsung

Sony Xperia 10 VI

$399

7categories won

4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 10 VI takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 10 VI proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Sony Xperia 10 VI leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy M16 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.

🎮 GamingSony Xperia 10 VI

Sony Xperia 10 VI provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraSony Xperia 10 VI

Sony Xperia 10 VI takes photography with 48MP optics.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy M16 5G

Galaxy M16 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $159 vs $399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy M16 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy M16 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size	6.7"	6.1"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2520Winner
Pixel density	385 ppi	449 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	90 HzWinner	60 Hz
Peak brightness	800 nits	800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy M16 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Process node	6 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	420,000	570,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2050	2780Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GBWinner	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy M16 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Ultrawide	5 MP	8 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MPWinner	8 MP
Max video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy M16 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	25 WWinner	21 W
Wireless charging	No	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy M16 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Weight	195 g	164 gWinner
Thickness	7.9 mmWinner	8.3 mm
Water resistance	IP54	IP65 / IP68
Build	Polymer composite body, reinforced glass front	Lightweight matte polymer chassis with translucent resin design, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy M16 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Operating system	Android 14	Android 14
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy M16 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$159Winner	$399