Apple iPhone 16 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, so this one comes down to the specs. The A36 Enterprise Edition has the better camera on paper, 50MP versus 48MP, and there's more battery in the A36 Enterprise Edition, 5000mAh to 3561mAh, though iOS and Android manage power differently, so more mAh doesn't always mean longer battery life. The A36 Enterprise Edition has the bigger screen at 6.7" against 6.1", while the iPhone 16 has the sharper one at 461 PPI, and the iPhone 16 offers up to 512GB of storage versus 128GB on the A36 Enterprise Edition. The A36 Enterprise Edition is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the iPhone 16 is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
2556 x 1179 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
461 385
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
3,561 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 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
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
170 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£18.00/mo (£20.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£484.99 -
Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 Samsung Galaxy A36  Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 2556 x 1179 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 461 385
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 3,561 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 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 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 170 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £18.00/mo
£20.00 upfront
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SIM-free £484.99 -
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 16 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's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 16 has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Apple iPhone 16 uses a 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 or Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition?

The Apple iPhone 16 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 and Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition?

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

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

The Apple iPhone 16 is powered by the Apple A18 (3 nm), 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 or Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition?

The Apple iPhone 16 is the more portable of the two: it's 25g lighter at 170 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), 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 and Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition run?

The Apple iPhone 16 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.