Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition

Our Verdict: There's only a few months between the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, so this one comes down to the specs. The A36 Enterprise Edition has a marginally higher-resolution main camera, 50MP against the iPhone 16 Pro's 48MP, and the A36 Enterprise Edition has the bigger battery of the two, 5000mAh against 3582mAh, but capacity doesn't compare cleanly across iOS and Android, so it isn't a battery-life verdict on its own. The A36 Enterprise Edition has the bigger screen at 6.7" against 6.3", while the iPhone 16 Pro has the sharper one at 458 PPI, and storage goes higher on the iPhone 16 Pro, up to 1TB against 128GB. Only pay up for the A36 Enterprise Edition if you'll use what it offers; if not, the iPhone 16 Pro makes more sense.

Screen
6.3" 6.7"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1206 x 2622 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
458 385
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
3,582 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB
OS
Apple iOS Android 15
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
199 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£35.29/mo (£29.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£569.99 -
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro Samsung Galaxy A36  Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition
Screen 6.3" 6.7"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1206 x 2622 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 458 385
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 3,582 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB
OS Apple iOS Android 15
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 199 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £35.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
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SIM-free £569.99 -
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3", the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the sharper display at 458 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition use?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is powered by the Apple A18 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition uses the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition is lighter but the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 195 grams, though the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition run?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro runs Apple iOS and the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.