The design of each model has striking features. The iPhone 16 opts for an arrangement of its photo sensors in a square at the top left of the back, similar to previous Apple models. Additionally, it is available in black, white, pink, green and blue, with an aluminum frame, which gives a sleek and clean look. Its compact dimensions (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm) make it the lightest and compact model in this selection, with a weight of only 170 grams, and a rounded profile.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, for its part, presents a design with flat profiles and stands out with a matching color plate for its sensors on the back, in a vertical format. Colors offered include black, purple and blue. Although a little more imposing (161.2 x 74.24 x 8 mm), it remains light at 187 grams and IP54 certified, offering resistance against splashes of water and dust.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is the heaviest after the Galaxy S24 Ultra, weighing 213 grams, and comes in an attractive color scheme: blue, dark blue, lilac and lime (yellow). Its design is minimalist, with the photo sensors integrated discreetly on the back without any visible border. It sports an IP67 certification, making it waterproof and dustproof.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out as the largest and heaviest model (162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm for 232 grams), with a titanium frame and black, gray, purple and amber colors. Its design is also very refined, the photo sensors seeming to be placed directly on the hull, without any additional module. Equipped with IP68 certification, it guarantees optimal waterproofing.
Finally, the Honor Magic6 Pro adopts a unique look with a large central circle for its photo sensors, inspired by watchmaking codes, particularly for its green faux leather version with gold borders. This model is available in black (glass) and green (faux leather), offering a curved profile on all four sides and IP68 certification. Its weight of 229 grams and its dimensions (162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm) make it a rather bulky, but original model.
Which is the most powerful and which is the best screen?
The performance of these smartphones varies considerably depending on their processors and storage capacities. In the lead, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Honor Magic6 Pro, equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and equipped with 12 GB of RAM, offer great fluidity and speed. The Galaxy S24 Ultra offers up to 1 TB of storage, while the Honor Magic6 Pro is limited to 512 GB, with no expansion possible via micro SD.
Next comes the iPhone 16 with its Apple A18 and 8 GB of RAM, available in 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. This model also does not allow you to add a memory card. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, has 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 256 or 512 GB of storage, but also without microSD expansion. Finally, the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, equipped with the Samsung Exynos 1480 and 8 GB of RAM (virtually expandable), offers 128 and 256 GB options with a micro SD card slot, making it more flexible in terms of storage.
For screens, the Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out thanks to its 6.8-inch AMOLED panel, with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and a record brightness of 2600 cd/m². Its cutting-edge anti-reflective treatment and 120 Hz refresh rate make it the best screen in this selection. The Honor Magic6 Pro, also with a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel and curved edges, has a maximum brightness of 5,000 cd/m², although it is less sharp in direct sunlight.
In comparison, the AMOLED screen of the 6.1-inch iPhone 16, although smaller, remains very qualitative with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels and a peak brightness of 2000 cd/m². The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, with its 6.67 inches and a brightness of 1800 cd/m², remains pleasant, but the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, with a 6.6 inch screen and a brightness of 1000 cd/m², is more limited for outdoor use.
What configurations for photos and what connectivity?
For photography enthusiasts, the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers an impressive photo module: a 200-megapixel main sensor, accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and two telephoto lenses (50 megapixels and 10 megapixels), ensuring remarkable flexibility . The Honor Magic6 Pro also positions itself well with a 180-megapixel main sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, with its 200 megapixel main sensor, also stands out for very detailed photos, although it is supported by an ultra wide-angle of only 8 megapixels. The iPhone 16 offers a great duo with its 48-megapixel main sensor and 12-megapixel telephoto lens. Finally, the Galaxy A55, with a 50 megapixel main sensor, performs well without matching the first ones.
In terms of connectivity, only the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Honor Magic6 Pro support Wi-Fi 7, while the iPhone 16 is Wi-Fi 6E compatible. The Xiaomi and Galaxy A55 are limited to Wi-Fi 6. The jack socket is present on the Xiaomi, but absent from the others.
What about autonomy and charging capabilities?
In terms of autonomy, the Honor Magic6 Pro dominates with a 5600 mAh battery, followed by the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy A55 (5000 mAh). The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, with 5100 mAh, is also well endowed, while the iPhone 16 is limited to 3274 mAh.
The Honor Magic6 Pro offers the fastest charging with 80 watts, followed by the Xiaomi with 67 watts. The Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 16 are limited to 45 and 30 watts respectively, but only the latter two support wireless charging, with up to 25 watts for the iPhone 16 and 10 watts for the Galaxy. The Honor Magic6 Pro, on the other hand, supports fast wireless charging at up to 60 watts.
