Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Specs Comparison

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Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Released · Sep 20, 2024
Not announced · No information
6.1-inch · 2556 x 1179 px
6.6-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
48 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
3561 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.1-inch 6.6-inch
Resolution
2556 x 1179 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 461 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI
Technology
OLED Super AMOLED
Refresh rate
60Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
86.38 %
Peak brightness
2000 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
A18 (3 nm)
Processor
Hexa-core Octa-core
GPU
5-core GPU Yes
RAM
8GB (LPDDR5) 8GB
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable 128GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC
OS
iOS (18.x) Android (14)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
3561 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi2 wireless charging, Reverse wired charging, MagSafe wireless charging Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wireless: 25.0W Wired: 25.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
6h 21min
Browsing
16h 48min
Video
7h 30min
Gaming
9h 52min
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Triple camera
Main camera
48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.6
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
50 MP (OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
Dual LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:
Cinematic mode
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Front
12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF)), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
149
Overall
154
Photo
143
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video

Design

Dimensions
5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches
(147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm)
thickness with camera 0.44 inches (11.2 mm)
Weight
6.00 oz(170.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)
Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Yes; IP68 Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
3D Face unlock In-screen fingerprint
Keys
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key, Other Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Bands 5G Ready
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
eSIM Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 7,Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T4
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) NFC

Buyers information

Price
$ 799
In The Box
USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 09, 2024
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