iPhone 16 vs Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566): Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 16 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 71.7/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 16 wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.


Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraiPhone 168260
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatterySamsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566)5886
- DisplayiPhone 166462
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie6868
- Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566) has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 3,561 mAh
- Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566) has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.1"
- iPhone 16 is lighter170 g vs 198 g
- iPhone 16 has the faster chipApple A18 vs Samsung Exynos 1580 5G S5E8855
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 16 wins — BeastScore 71.7/100
After comparing all the specs, iPhone 16 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 71.7 vs top rival 71.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 20W vs max 0W.
Higher overall BeastScore: 71.7 vs top rival 71.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 20W vs max 0W
Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+1,439 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 6.7" vs max 6.1" for media & multitasking
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 16 or Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566)?
iPhone 16 leads with an overall BeastScore of 71.7/100 compared to Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566) (71.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 71.7 vs top rival 71.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 20W vs max 0W.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 16 and Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566)?
iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch display and 3561 mAh battery. Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566) has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 16 and Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566) compare for speed?
iPhone 16 scores 80/100 for performance; Samsung SM-A566W Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition TD-LTE CA 256GB (Samsung A566) scores 80/100.
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