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Samsung Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A22 vs Apple iPhone 16 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 16 X Samsung Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB) 09Points
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
30Points Apple iPhone 16 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A22 X
6.1"
OLED

1179x2556

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3561
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs iPhone 16 (128GB)} 30 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.4"5%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(front) 13MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3561 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
HDR8vs+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1600 pixelsvs+1179x2556 pixels162%
Higher resolution screen
274 PPIvs+461 PPI68%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+30W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
Super AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A22 4G SM-A225F/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)iPhone 16 (A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date7/1/2021, Announced: 6/3/20219/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.6 x 159.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.27 in)71.6 x 147.6 millimeters (2.82 x 5.81 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)274 PPI461 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedCeramic Shield
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features600nits[typ]
HDR8
1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 11iOS 18
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)A18 GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 223188 (v9)
Geekbench: 1719 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1539646 (v10)
Geekbench: 7988 (v6.0)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
A3287 (International):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3081 e-SIM only (USA):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3286 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3288 No e-SIM (China):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedA3287 (International):
SA/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, 79)
A3081 e-SIM only (USA):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (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)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
A3286 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (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 SA/NSA/Sub6)
A3288 No e-SIM (China):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°0.7µmPDAF
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3561 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported25W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Mint, Violet• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
• Apple Intelligence
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)iPhone 16 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.516W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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