This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Apple iPhone 16 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 features a larger 6.7-inch display, 3x optical zoom, 4,300mAh battery, 25W fast charging and triple-camera setup.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16 features a more compact 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, 3,561mAh battery, Apple A18 chipset and 5G connectivity. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Apple iPhone 16 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 393 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, HDR10+ and "Infinity-O" Punch-hole | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1179 x 2556 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) |
| Size | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 170 g |
| Build | Glass Front, Metal Frame | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 water & dust resistant |
| Colors | Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
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Apple iPhone 16 The Apple iPhone 16 has better build materials and is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Mongoose M5 @ 2.7GHz , 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Mali-G77 | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 10 with One UI 2.1 | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) 64MP Telephoto (f/2.0 Aperture, PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, PDAF, 120˚ FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 8K 24fps Video Recording, Super Steady Video, Night Mode, and 30x Hybrid Zoom |
Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision, Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
10 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF) - 4K 60fps Video Recording |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 has the better-equipped front camera with autofocus on the front camera and a wider-aperture main camera. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Note20 offers longer 3x optical zoom. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers, HiRes Audio & Dolby Atmos | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio and DisplayPort support. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4300 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, & Reverse Wireless Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
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Samsung Galaxy Note20
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱53,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱54,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱61,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱73,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | August 5, 2020 | September 10, 2024 |
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