Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Compare Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Apple iPhone 16 is priced from ₹89,900, while Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is available at ₹86,000 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 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Apple iPhone 16	Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Price	₹89,900	₹86,000
Processor	Apple A18	Samsung Exynos 990
Display	6.1 inches, 1.5K OLED, 60Hz	6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 60Hz
Rear Camera	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)	12MP (Wide-angle), 64MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery	3561mAh, 30W	4300mAh, 25W, Charger in the box
RAM/Storage	8GB (LPDDR5X), 128GB (NvMe)	8GB (LPDDR5), 256GB (UFS 3.1)

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Apple iPhone 16

₹89,900

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₹9,910 higher than launch price

8.3/10

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20

₹86,000

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Apple iPhone 16

₹89,900

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

₹86,000

Reasons To Consider

→ Apple iPhone 16

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (A18)

Features a crispier and higher resolution display - (1.5K)

Larger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.56")

Rich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (Dolby Vision)

Higher pixel density producing razor-sharp text without visible pixels - (460ppi)

Tougher protective glass engineered for improved drop and scratch resistance - (Apple Ceramic Shield)

→ Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Larger battery capacity for longer usage - (4300mAh)

Higher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (3X Zoom)

Crisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 8K@24fps

Longer zoom capability allowing clear captures from farther away - (20-50X)

Super slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (960 fps slomo)

Supports reverse wireless charging for accessories

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Key Specifications

Processor	Apple A18	Samsung Exynos 990
Display	6.1 inches, 1.5K OLED, 60Hz	6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 60Hz
Camera	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)	12MP (Wide-angle), 64MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery	3561mAh, 30W	4300mAh, 25W, Charger in the box
RAM	8GB (LPDDR5X)	8GB (LPDDR5)
Storage	128GB (NvMe)	256GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box Contents	Phone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool	Phone, S Pen, 25W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹79,990	₹77,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16

Display Type	OLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Playback Quality	Dolby Vision	HDR10+
Display Engine	Super Retina XDR	Super
Display Size	6.1 inches	6.7 inches
Area	91.7 cm²	108.4 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	86.8%	89.2%
Resolution Width	1179pixels	1080pixels
Resolution Height	2556pixels	2400pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	20:9
Pixel Density	460ppi	393ppi
Display Bit Rate	10-bit	8-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	1.5K	FHD+
Typical Brightness	1000nits	-
High Brightness	1600nits	-
Peak Brightness	2000nits	640nits
Eye Protection	PWM Dimming	Eye Comfort Shield
Contrast Ratio	2,000,000:1	-
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	-
Colour Depth	1.07 Billion Colours	-
LTPS Support	-	Yes

Body

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16

Height	147.6 mm	161.6 mm
Width	71.6 mm	75.2 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.3 mm
Weight	170 grams	192 grams
Screen Material	Ceramic Shield Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Display Protection	Apple Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 5
Back Material	Glass	Plastic
Side Material	Aluminium Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	Ceramic Shield Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Ports	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 3.2
Additional Features	Display Port	OTG
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Dolby Atmos	AKG

Processor

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16

Chipset Manufacturer	Apple	Samsung
Chipset	A18	Exynos 990
Fabrication Size	3 nm	7 nm
Number of Cores	Hexa-core	Octa-core
Clock Speed	2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz	2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)	Mali-G77 MP11

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Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	1605038	723365
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	3466	840

Operating System

OS Name	iOS	Android
OS Version	18	10
OS Skin	iOS	One UI
Inbuilt AI	Apple Intelligence	Galaxy AI
Gaming Mode	Yes	Yes
Bloatware Free OS	Yes	-
OS Updates	7 year(s)	5 year(s)
Security Updates	7 year(s)	7 year(s)
AI Features	Apple Intelligence, Siri AI	-
Desktop Mode	-	Yes

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16

Main Camera Megapixel	48MP	12MP
Main Camera Aperture	f/1.6	f/1.8
Main Camera Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera Camera Sensor	Sony IMX904	-
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.56"	1/1.76"
Main Camera Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS	-
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	12MP	64MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.0
Main Camera #2 Field of View	120°	-
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	Telephoto
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX633	-
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF	-
Features	Action Mode, Burst Shot, Continuous Auto Focus, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Live Photos, Macro, Night mode, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait Light	-
Camera Stabilization	Sensor Shift OIS	Hybrid Stabilization
Raw Photo Support	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Video Recording Support	Dolby Vision Recording	HDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	960 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel Auto Focus	PDAF
Dedicated Imaging Chip	-	-
Max Zoom Supported	2-10X	20-50X
Optical Zoom Support	2X	3X
Video Features	3D (spatial) video, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video	gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Recording	1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@30fps	1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@960fps, 8K@24fps
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	-	1/1.72"
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"

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	12MP	10MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/1.9	f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	23 mm	26 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	1 µm	1.22 µm
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX714	-
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size	1/3.6"	1/3.2"
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF	-
Features	Burst Shot, Deep Fusion, Dual-pixel PDAF, Live Photos, Night mode, Portrait, Screen flash	AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel PDAF	Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Video Features	3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, Slow motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse	1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4k@30/60fps
Video Recording	1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 1080p@25, 4K@24, 4K@25, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps	1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	Dolby Vision Recording	HDR recording

Battery

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Battery Capacity	3561mAh	4300mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wired Charging Support	Yes	-
Charging Speed Wired	30W	25W
Charging Speed Wireless	25W	15W
Charging Standards Supported	MAGSAFE, PD2.0, Qi2	-
Charging Speed Reverse Wired	4.5W	-
Reverse Wireless Charging Support	-	Yes
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless	-	4.5W

Memory

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16

Storage Size	128	256
Storage Type	NvMe	UFS 3.1
RAM Size	8	8
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5

Network

Sim Type	Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support	5G	4G
Band Types	5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS	CDMA, CDMA2000, EVDO, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	LTE 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, 66	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands	SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79	-

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi Features	Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 7	WiFi 6
Bluetooth Version	5.3	5
Bluetooth Codecs	A2DP, LE	A2DP, aptX, LE
GPS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS	BDS, GPS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported
Radio	-	FM Radio

Features

Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Dual Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Haptic Feedback	Taptic Engine	Vibration Motor
Fingerprint Scanner	-	Ultrasonic (under display)