The design of each smartphone reflects a distinct approach. The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G features a glass back with a clean style where the photo sensors appear simply placed, without a distinct frame, offering a minimalist aesthetic. Its profiles are slightly rounded, and it is available in four colors: blue, dark blue, lilac and lime. The Galaxy A55 is also IP67 certified, which guarantees good resistance to water and dust.
The iPhone 16 sports a traditional design with its photo sensors integrated into a square at the top left of the back of the device, a visual signature of recent Apple models. This iPhone features rounded aluminum profiles, and it comes in black, white, pink, green and blue. More durable than the Galaxy A55, it is IP68 certified, which means it can withstand prolonged immersion underwater.
Finally, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G opts for flat profiles and its photo sensors are integrated on a colored plate matching the rest of the back of the device. This model, available in black, purple and blue, is the least protected of the three with IP54 certification, which ensures limited resistance to splashes and dust.
In terms of dimensions, the iPhone 16 is the most compact (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm) and the lightest at 170 grams. Conversely, the Galaxy A55 5G is the largest (161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm) and the heaviest with a weight of 213 grams. The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G falls between the two in terms of dimensions and weighs 187 grams.
Which is the most powerful and which is the best screen?
The performance of these models is ensured by powerful processors. The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is equipped with the Samsung Exynos 1480, accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and storage space of 128 or 256 GB, expandable via micro SD. The iPhone 16 features the Apple A18 processor and has 8 GB of RAM with storage options of 128, 256 and 512 GB, but without the possibility of expansion. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor with 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 256 or 512 GB internal storage, with no expansion option.
In terms of power, the iPhone 16, with its A18 chip, ranks first, closely followed by the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. The Galaxy A55 5G, with its Exynos 1480, comes in third position.
The screens of these smartphones are also high quality, all using AMOLED technology. The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G offers the largest screen with a diagonal of 6.67 inches and a maximum brightness of 1800 cd/m², making it the brightest after the iPhone 16, which has a screen of 6.1 inches reached a peak of 2000 cd/m². The Galaxy A55 5G has a 6.6-inch screen with a brightness of 1000 cd/m². All offer a 120Hz refresh rate, but in terms of display quality and brightness, the iPhone 16 stands out, followed by the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and then the Galaxy A55.
What configurations for photos and what connectivity?
The Galaxy A55 5G offers three rear sensors: a 50-megapixel optically stabilized main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, it offers a 32-megapixel selfie sensor. For its part, the iPhone 16 stands out with a 48-megapixel optically stabilized main sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom. In selfie, it is equipped with a 12 megapixel sensor. The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G goes further with its optically stabilized 200-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and a 2-megapixel macro sensor, while the front camera displays 16 megapixels.
Ultimately, it is the iPhone which offers the most beautiful photos among the chosen models.
In terms of connectivity, all support the 5G network and have NFC technology. The Galaxy A55 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G support Wi-Fi 6, while the iPhone 16 stands out with Wi-Fi 6E. None of these models offer a jack, except the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G. The Galaxy A55 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G integrate a fingerprint reader under the screen, while the iPhone 16 does not offer a fingerprint reader, using facial recognition as the only means of unlocking.
What about autonomy and charging capabilities?
In terms of battery, the Galaxy A55 5G has a capacity of 5000 mAh with 25 watts fast charging. The iPhone 16, despite a smaller 3274 mAh battery, compensates with fast charging at 30 watts and also offers wireless charging up to 25 watts and reverse charging up to 7.5 watts. The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G offers the largest battery with 5,100 mAh and an impressive 67 watts of fast charging, but without a wireless charging option.
