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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 M56

Samsung Galaxy M56
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Exynos 1480
4 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.74"
1080 x 2400 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
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), PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide)
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, (wide)
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
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 with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy M56 with the Exynos 1480 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16 offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy M56 provides 6 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 16 offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy M56's 6 years.
Both Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy M56 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy M56 offers a higher 120 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 M56 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Both devices support the same wired charging speed of 45W. Apple iPhone 16 supports wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy M56 does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16 includes an IP68 rating, while Samsung Galaxy M56 lacks an official IP rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.