{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x6e-vs-samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T23:09:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X6e vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G",
    "answer": "The Honor X6e is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 59,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X6e",
            "slug": "honor-x6e",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x6e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-10_00_24-AM-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T05:30:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 30, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 x 75.9 x 8.29 mm",
                    "Weight": "207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.61 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1604 pixels (~266 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD 120Hz 1010 nits",
                    "Protection": "Aluminosilicate glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 MagicOS 10.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X (HONOR RAM Turbo up to 8GB equivalent)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP, f/2.2, Wide HDR Portrait Beauty Mode Face Recognition",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired HONOR SuperCharge, 7.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / microSD)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1 A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_46_32-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T06:18:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 47.7,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 99.5,
                "overall": 66.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "~200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Android 14 One UI Core 6"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (One UI Core 6)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-x6e",
        "margin": 5.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x6e": 57,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 47.7
                },
                "leader": "honor-x6e"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x6e": 79,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 82
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x6e": 81.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x6e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x6e": 87,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x6e": 37.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-x6e"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x6e": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 99.5
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Honor X6e packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X6e charges 20W faster.",
        "Honor X6e offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X6e or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X6e comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X6e and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X6e is listed at PKR 59,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at PKR 54,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X6e or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X6e or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X6e leads on battery. Honor X6e carries a 7500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X6e or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X6e is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X6e runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm) while Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}