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Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A05

The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a budget phone at Rs. 24,999, while the Apple iPhone 16 is a flagship device at Rs. 322,999 — a price difference of Rs. 298,000.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 5,000mAh vs 3,561mAh battery
  • 8GB vs 4GB RAM
  • Rs. 298,000 price difference
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Apple iPhone 16

Apple iPhone 16

8GB / 128GB
Rs. 322,999
Price in Pakistan
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Samsung Galaxy A05

Samsung Galaxy A05

4GB / 64GB
Rs. 24,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Apple iPhone 16 Wins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Apple iPhone 16 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Apple iPhone 16 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 16
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance
91.1 ★
53.4
Camera
80.0 ★
76.0
Battery
56.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
85.4 ★
49.8
Overall
81.5 ★
64.7
Value for Money
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Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
91.1
Samsung Galaxy A05
53.4
Camera Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
80.0
Samsung Galaxy A05
76.0
Battery Samsung Galaxy A05
Apple iPhone 16
56.0
Samsung Galaxy A05
86.0
Gaming Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
85.4
Samsung Galaxy A05
49.8
Overall Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
81.5
Samsung Galaxy A05
64.7
Value for Money Samsung Galaxy A05
Apple iPhone 16
Lower Value
Samsung Galaxy A05
Best Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
91.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy A05
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
85.4/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
81.5/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy A05
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 16
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 16
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A05
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 16
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A05
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1179x2556
720x1600
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CZ Helio G85 (12nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MC2
RAM
8 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
1080p@30/60fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3561 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Fast charging 25W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm
Weight
170g
195g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Ultramarine, Black, White, Pink, Teal
Black, Silver, Light Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13

Our Verdict

Apple iPhone 16 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 81.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A05 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy A05 offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Apple iPhone 16

Pros
  • Flagship-grade processor
  • Good camera quality
  • Great for gaming
  • 5G connectivity
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Below-average battery
  • 60Hz display only
  • Premium pricing

Samsung Galaxy A05

Pros
  • All-day battery life
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Not ideal for gaming

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 or Samsung Galaxy A05?

Apple iPhone 16 is the overall winner with a score of 81.5/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 16 or Samsung Galaxy A05?

Apple iPhone 16 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 76.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Samsung Galaxy A05 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Apple iPhone 16 is better for gaming with a score of 85.4/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Samsung Galaxy A05 offers better value at PKR 24,999 with a value score of 4.2.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy A05?

Apple iPhone 16 costs PKR 322,999 while Samsung Galaxy A05 costs PKR 24,999. The price difference is PKR 298,000.

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Apple iPhone 16
Rs. 322,999
Samsung Galaxy A05
Rs. 24,999