Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A33 vs Apple iPhone 16 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/21/2024 4:28 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:55 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 16 X Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Apple iPhone 16 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A33 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	vs	23 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.4"5% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP5% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP
+(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	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3561 mAh
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)9% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1179x2556 pixels16% Higher resolution screen
411 PPI	vs	+461 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
5G SA/NSA	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
25W	vs	+30W20% 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 supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB 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

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A33 5G SM-A336E/Dual-SIM NFC	iPhone 16 (A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288)
Country or region available	Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	4/20/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	9/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 159.7 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	71.6 x 147.6 millimeters (2.82 x 5.81 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	461 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
System version	Android 12	iOS 18
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz 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 controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	A18 GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 354420 (v8), 394918 (v9) Geekbench: 1900 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1539646 (v10) Geekbench: 7988 (v6.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (104GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) 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 network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	A3287 (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 network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, 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 network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°0.7µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3561 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	25W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	iPhone 16 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.574W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)	feature not registered