Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads
by 29 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 16 Pro leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Performance: 86.5 vs 36.5.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Best for users who prioritize software.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differencePanel Type
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 6.3" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 1206 x 2622Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 120HzBetter | 90Hz |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 775 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 458 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | YesBetter | No |
Display Protection Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
RAM Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 8GBBetter | 4GB |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Different | 4.05GHz | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x4.05GHz + 4x2.42GHz | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 1871052 | 609489 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 3500Better | 980 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 8283Better | 2144 |
Storage Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 1024GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)Better | Exynos 1610 |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Mali-G68 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 48MP + 48MP + 12MPBetter | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 5xBetter | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Different | 25x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | YesBetter | No |
Max Video Resolution Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.Better | 1080p@30fps |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 12MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | Sony IMX714 | 13MP 1/3.1" front camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.0 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 |
iPhone 16 Pro is the better choice overall. Key differences: iPhone 16 Pro scores higher for camera (82.8 vs 40.1). iPhone 16 Pro lasts longer on a charge (about 9.3h vs 8.6h of estimated screen-on time). However, Galaxy A18 4G has a larger display.
iPhone 16 Pro scores higher overall than Galaxy A18 4G once each category is weighted. Chipset: Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) vs Exynos 1610 That makes iPhone 16 Pro the safer all-round pick, though Galaxy A18 4G may lead in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 16 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who prioritize software. Galaxy A18 4G offers strong performance in these areas.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 148,960 – Rs 301,000 | -- |
| PTA | Rs 300,000 | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 Pro scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A18 4G advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), Refresh Rate (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 148,960 – Rs 301,000; PTA Rs 300,000. Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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