HMD Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy A16: Check which under ₹20,000 phone offers the best value

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HMD Fusion in India. It competes directly with Samsung's mid-range offering, the Samsung Galaxy A16. Both of these phones are available for under ₹20,000, and are similar in many aspects, so a comparison seems mandatory.

This will likely create value for those who are confused between these two devices. In this article, we’ll do a direct one-to-one comparison of both phones, so you can determine which one fits your use case better, depending on what you want from the device.Also Read: HMD Fusion with 108MP camera and Gaming Outfit launched in India: Check specs, features and moreStarting with the price, the HMD Fusion is available for ₹17,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G costs ₹18,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model.

You can also choose the 256GB variant, which will set you back ₹21,999. That said, you can find the Samsung Galaxy A16 at a cheaper price, especially on websites like Flipkart and Amazon, bringing the price much closer to the HMD Fusion. However, if comparing prices directly, the HMD Fusion seems to have an edge here.While both phones are made of plastic, the HMD Fusion stands out with its smart modular accessories.

These include the Casual Outfit, which features a transparent design, the Flashy Outfit, which adds an LED ring for improved photography and low-light shots, and the Gaming Outfit, which adds a full-fledged controller to the phone.In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy A16 comes with a standard design made of plastic. There’s also a difference in the front-facing camera: the HMD Fusion has a punch-hole cutout, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 features a teardrop-shaped notch. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is available in several colours, whereas the HMD Fusion is available in just