Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs ZTE nubia Neo 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the ZTE nubia Neo 2 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads on performance.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 charges 8W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 2 if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A16 5G ZTE nubia Neo 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market) 2024-02 (Pakistan availability ~ early 2025 retail)
Dimensions 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm 166 × 76.1 × 8.5 mm
Weight ~200 g Better 208 g
Water resistance None officially specified no official IP rating.
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.72 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi) Better
Panel type PLS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 120 Hz refresh
Protection Android 14 One UI Core 6 Standard glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) Unisoc T820 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3×2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 14 (One UI Core 6) Android 13 (upgradeable / region dependent)
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB / 6 GB 8 GB Better
Internal storage 64 GB / 128 GB 256 GB UFS Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated) No dedicated microSD slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth) 50 MP main + 2 MP depth
Selfie camera 8 MP 16 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 25W wired 33W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported USB Type-C, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and ZTE nubia Neo 2 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and ZTE nubia Neo 2 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is listed at PKR 54,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 2 at PKR 54,999. That makes ZTE nubia Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 2 a 6000 mAh cell, with 25W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 2 runs the Unisoc T820 (6 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.