Apple iPhone 16 alternatives
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Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
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A18
3 nm
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3561 mAh
45W
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6.1"
1179 x 2556 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
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Exynos 1330
5 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
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Specs
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 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), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS
5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.75µm
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
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
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n26, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 with the Exynos 1330 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy A17 launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Apple iPhone 16 launched with iOS 18 and will get iOS 18. Both phones are expected to receive security updates until around 2031.
Both Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy A17 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy A17 offers a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Apple iPhone 16 also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy A17 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A17. Apple iPhone 16 supports wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy A17 does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.