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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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A18
3 nm
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4006 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1290 x 2796 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy M36
Samsung Galaxy M36
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Exynos 1380
5 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080x2340 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@480fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
26 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
8 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n41, n78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy M36 with the Exynos 1380 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy M36 provides 6 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 16 Plus offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy M36's 6 years.
Both Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Samsung Galaxy M36 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy M36 offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at nits. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 Plus offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy M36 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 Plus also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy M36. Apple iPhone 16 Plus supports wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy M36 does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus includes an IP68 rating, while Samsung Galaxy M36 lacks an official IP rating.
- Apple iPhone 16 Plus – Check price here
- Samsung Galaxy M36 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.