Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 16 delivers flagship performance with its A18 chipset, superior 60Hz OLED display at 2000 nits, and exceptional 48MP camera system with 4K@60fps Dolby Vision recording. Samsung's Galaxy A55 counters with a larger 6.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, bigger 5000mAh battery, and respectable 50MP main camera with optical stabilization at a $350 price advantage. Performance-wise, the A18 significantly outpaces the Exynos 1480 for gaming and demanding apps. Display brightness heavily favors iPhone despite lower refresh rate. Battery life edges to Samsung due to larger capacity, though iPhone's efficiency is competitive. Camera quality leans toward iPhone for video and low-light performance, while Samsung offers broader lens variety. For premium performance and camera excellence, iPhone 16 justifies its cost. Budget-conscious buyers seeking larger displays and longer battery life should choose Galaxy A55.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 if…
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
- →Compact and lightweight design
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A55 if…
- →Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- →Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16
Pros
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Compact and lightweight design
- Improved 48 MP main camera
- Strong battery life for its size
Cons
- Still 60Hz display in 2024
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto lens
- No always-on display
Samsung Galaxy A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 170 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Exynos 1480 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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