Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G

Compare Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is priced from ₹79,900, while Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G is available at ₹1,01,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsApple iPhone 16 PlusSamsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G
Price₹79,900₹1,01,999
ProcessorApple A18Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Display6.7 inches, FHD+ OLED, 60Hz6.6 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery4674mAh, 30W4500mAh, 45W
RAM/Storage8GB (LPDDR5X), 128GB (NvMe)8GB (LPDDR5), 128GB (UFS 3.1)
10/10

Comparison Score

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

₹79,900

Was ₹73,999 1 month(s) ago

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9.2/10

Comparison Score

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G

₹1,01,999

₹17,000 higher than launch price

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Reasons To Consider

Apple iPhone 16 Plus
checkmarkFaster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (A18)
checkmarkHigher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (4X)
checkmarkRich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (Dolby Vision)
checkmarkHigher pixel density producing razor-sharp text without visible pixels - (460ppi)
checkmarkComes with a clean, unbloated software interface
checkmarkAdvanced image stabilization ensuring blur-free photos and steady handheld video - (Sensor Shift OIS)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G
checkmarkSmoother refresh rate for fluid scrolling, animations, and gameplay - (120Hz)
checkmarkFaster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (45W)
checkmarkCrisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 8K@24fps
checkmarkLonger zoom capability allowing clear captures from farther away - (20-50X)
checkmarkSuper slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (960 fps slomo)
checkmarkFeatures a high touch sampling rate - (240Hz)
GamingSee More Details
Apple iPhone 16 Plus100
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G92
CameraSee More Details
Apple iPhone 16 Plus100
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G96
DisplaySee More Details
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G100
Apple iPhone 16 Plus95
BatterySee More Details
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G100
Apple iPhone 16 Plus86
BodySee More Details
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G100
Apple iPhone 16 Plus91

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A18Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Display6.7 inches, FHD+ OLED, 60Hz6.6 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery4674mAh, 30W4500mAh, 45W
RAM8GB (LPDDR5X)8GB (LPDDR5)
Storage128GB (NvMe)128GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box ContentsPhone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector ToolPhone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price₹79,900₹84,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G

Display TypeOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate60Hz120Hz
Playback QualityDolby VisionHDR10+
Display EngineSuper Retina XDRDynamic 2X
Touch Sampling Rate-240Hz
Display Size6.7 inches6.6 inches
Area110.2 cm²105.3 cm²
Display Form FactorFlat DisplayFlat Display
Screen to Body Ratio88%88.3%
Resolution Width1290pixels1080pixels
Resolution Height2796pixels2340pixels
Aspect Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Density460ppi393ppi
Display Bit Rate8-bit8-bit
Color Gamut Range100%100%
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
High Brightness1600nits1750nits
Peak Brightness2000nits1750nits
Eye ProtectionBlue Light FiltersEye Comfort Shield
Contrast Ratio2,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour GamutDCI-P3DCI-P3
Colour Depth-16.7 Million Colours
Typical Brightness1000nits-

Body

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G

Height160.9 mm157.4 mm
Width77.8 mm75.8 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.6 mm
Weight199 grams196 grams
Screen MaterialGlassGorilla Glass Victus+
Back MaterialGlassGorilla Glass Victus+
Side MaterialAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
Additional FeaturesDisplay Port 1.2OTG
IP RatingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Sound TuningDolby AtmosAKG

Processor

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Chipset ManufacturerAppleQualcomm
ChipsetA18Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Fabrication Size3 nm4 nm
Number of CoresHexa-coreOcta-core
Clock Speed2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Adreno 730

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

1605038

1245739

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

3466

1661

Operating System

OS NameiOSAndroid
OS Version1812
OS SkiniOSOne UI
OS Updates7 year(s)4 year(s)
Security Updates7 year(s)5 year(s)
Inbuilt AIApple Intelligence-
Gaming ModeYes-
Bloatware Free OSYes-
AI FeaturesApple Intelligence-

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Main Camera #1 Megapixel48MP50MP
Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/1.56"1/1.56"
Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OISDual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel12MP10MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2f/2.4
Main Camera #2 Field of View120°36°
Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size-1/3.94"
Main Camera #2 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF
Main Camera #3 Megapixel-12MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture-f/2.2
Main Camera #3 Field of View-120°
Main Camera #3 Lens Type-Ultra-wide
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size-1/2.55"
Main Camera #3 Camera Features-Super Steady Video
FeaturesDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto FocusAuto HDR, LED flash
Camera StabilizationSensor Shift OISOIS
Dynamic Video Recording SupportHDR recordingHDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording SupportYesYes
Slow Motion Recording240 fps slomo960 fps slomo
Auto Focus TypePDAFDual Pixel Auto Focus
Max Zoom Supported2-10X20-50X
Optical Zoom Support4X3X
Video FeaturesDolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recordinggyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 8K@24fps
Raw Photo SupportYes-
Log Video Recording SupportYes-

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Front Camera #1 Megapixel12MP10MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/1.9f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Focal Length23 mm26 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size0.8 µm1.22 µm
Front Camera #1 Field of View-80°
Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWideWide
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size-1/3.2"
Front Camera #1 Camera FeaturesPDAFDual Pixel PDAF
FeaturesFixed FocusHdR
Auto Focus TypeFixed FocusDual Pixel Auto Focus
Video Features1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps
Video Recording4k@60fps1080@30fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording SupportDolby Vision RecordingSDR recording

Battery

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G

Battery Capacity4674mAh4500mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging SupportYesYes
Reverse Wireless Charging Support-Yes
Charging Speed Wired30W45W
Charging Speed Wireless15W15W
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless-4.5W
Charging Standards SupportedPD2.0PD3.0, Qi
Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes-
Charging Speed Reverse Wired4.5W-

Network

Sim TypeDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support5G5G
Band Types5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 9001800, 1900, 800, 850, 900
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G BandsLTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G BandsSA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 791, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7WiFi 6e
Bluetooth Version5.35.2
Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LE, LHDCA2DP, LE
GPSGPS, QZSSBDS, GPS
NFC SupportSupportedSupported

Features

Fingerprint Scanner-Ultrasonic (under display)
Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

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