Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy A57
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Samsung Exynos 1680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4005mAh, 20W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Software, Design and Build Quality | Display, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White | Awesome Navy, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 19, 2025 | March 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | February 28, 2025 | April 09, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,900 | ₹56,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Weight | 167 grams | 179 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | Exynos 1680 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 550 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital Image Stabilization, Digital zoom, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, Eye Tracking, Geotagging, HDR, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Filters, Portrait mode | Auto focus, Best Face, Digital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, OIS, panorama, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | Dual Video, gyro-EIS, HDR | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, AI Image Editing, AI Translate, AI Writing Assist, Apple Intelligence | AI Erase, Circle to Search with Google |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | 120fps Slo-mo, 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Image Stabilization, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | Face unlock, HDR Photos | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 10-bit HDR |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Capacity | 4005 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, QZSS | GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) |
