Apple iPhone 16e leads
by 5 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 16e leads overall versus Galaxy A57. Performance: 84.5 vs 55.9.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16e
Best for users who prioritize performance and software.
Samsung Galaxy A57
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differencePanel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 16e leads | 1170 x 2532Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 1200 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 16e leads | 457 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 4.04GHz | 2.9GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x4.04GHz + 4x2.20GHz | 1x2.9GHz + 4x2.6GHz + 3x1.95GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 1401105 | 1363464 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 16e leads | 3250Better | 1500 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 16e leads | 8224Better | 4411 |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 16e leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 16e leads | Apple A18 (3 nm)Better | Exynos 1680 (4 nm) |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 550 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 48MP | 50MP + 12MP + 5MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 1/2.55 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 16e 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 Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Apple iPhone 16e leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.Better | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 16e leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 16e leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDRBetter | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 16e generally outperforms Galaxy A57 across key categories. Chipset: Apple A18 (3 nm) vs Exynos 1680 (4 nm) This makes iPhone 16e the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A57 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and software. iPhone 16e excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for photographers and content creators. Galaxy A57 offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 107,520 | ≈ Rs 72,797 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 151,799 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16e and Samsung Galaxy A57 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 16e scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 16e is the better choice overall, winning in 2 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 16e advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16e advantage).
Samsung Galaxy A57 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A57 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16e: non-PTA approximately Rs 107,520; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A57: non-PTA approximately Rs 72,797; PTA Rs 151,799. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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