Apple iPhone 16 Pro alternatives
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
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A18 Pro
3 nm
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3577 mAh
45W
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6.3"
1206 x 2622 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy A56

Samsung Galaxy A56
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Exynos 1580
4 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 1024GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
48 MP
f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, (wide)
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro with its Apple A18 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 with the Exynos 1580 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy A56 provides 6 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 16 Pro offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy A56's 6 years.
Both Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Apple iPhone 16 Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 Pro offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy A56 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Both devices support the same wired charging speed of 45W. Apple iPhone 16 Pro supports wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy A56 does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro – Check price here
- Samsung Galaxy A56 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.