ZuPickSamsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
₹13,990 against ₹15,999, November 2026. Both scored out of five against other phones at the same price.
The two phones
Which should you buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if
- you care most about performance — it scores higher there.
- you want to spend less: it is ₹13,990.
- AMOLED Full HD screen.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy M15 5G if
- you care most about battery, value — it scores higher there.
- AMOLED Full HD screen.
Score by score
| Category | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2.5 | 3.7 (higher) ✓ |
| Performance | 3.7 (higher) ✓ | 3.5 |
| Display | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Value | 3.7 | 4.2 (higher) ✓ |
A gap under a tenth of a point is shown as a draw: the scores are judgements to one decimal place, and calling 3.4 against 3.5 a win claims a precision we do not have. How we rate.
Where they differ
Only the specifications that are not the same on both. Anything not listed here, they match on.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| RAM & storage | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB | 4 GB RAM + 128 GB, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
Or consider the POCO X7 Pro 5G
At around the same money we score it higher than both of these.
