Samsung Galaxy F16 5G vs Lava Storm Play
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65", AMOLED, 90 Hz | 6.75", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP | 50MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | ||
| Display | 6.65", AMOLED, 90 Hz | 6.75", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP | 50MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Vibing Blue, Glam Green, Bling Black | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 12, 2025 | June 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 13, 2025 | June 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,499 | ₹9,999 | ||
| Colors | Vibing Blue, Glam Green, Bling Black | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | ||
| Launch | March 12, 2025 | June 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 13, 2025 | June 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,499 | ₹9,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.65 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | 750 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.65 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | 750 nits |
Body
Winner:Lava Storm Play
| Weight | 191 grams | 196 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | No Protection | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 191 grams | 196 grams | ||
| Front | No Protection | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 7060 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | IMG BXM-8-256 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year | 1 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 7060 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | IMG BXM-8-256 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year | 1 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Screen Flash | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Screen Flash | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 18 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 18 w |
Memory
Winner:Lava Storm Play
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Storm Play
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
