Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads
by 28 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 16 Plus leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Performance: 84.2 vs 36.5.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
A solid choice with balanced features.
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Spec table
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Resolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceDisplay Size
Panel Type
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 1290 x 2796Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 60Hz | 90HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 775 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 460 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | YesBetter | No |
Display Protection Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)Better | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
RAM Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 8GBBetter | 4GB |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Different | 4.04GHz | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x4.04GHz + 4x2.20GHz | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 1727276 | 609489 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 3300Better | 980 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 7927Better | 2144 |
Storage Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 512GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | Apple A18 (3 nm)Better | Exynos 1610 |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali-G68 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 1/1.56Better | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | None (no telephoto) | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Close match | 10x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | YesBetter | No |
Max Video Resolution Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.Better | 1080p@30fps |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 12MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus | 13MP 1/3.1" front camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.0 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 16 Plus generally outperforms Galaxy A18 4G across key categories. Chipset: Apple A18 (3 nm) vs Exynos 1610 This makes iPhone 16 Plus the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A18 4G may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 16 Plus excels in processing power and multitasking.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 167,720 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A18 4G can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Resolution (Apple iPhone 16 Plus advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A18 4G advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 16 Plus advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 Plus advantage), HDR Support (Apple iPhone 16 Plus advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus: non-PTA approximately Rs 167,720; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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