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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy A55 5G: which is better?

iPhone 15, iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy A55 5G compared side by side across 22 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

3 / 4

SMARTPHONES

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APPLE

iPhone 15

$799

STRONG CONTENDER

← TOP PICK

APPLE

iPhone 16 Pro

$999

BEST OVERALL

SAMSUNG

Galaxy A55 5G

$449

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The iPhone 16 Pro takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.4/10 — 0.8 ahead of the iPhone 15. Tightest race: value, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

DESI

iPhone 15×0

iPhone 16 Pro×7

Galaxy A55 5G×0

Apple iPhone 15STRONG CONTENDER

Apple iPhone 16 ProBEST OVERALL

Samsung Galaxy A55 5GBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDesign — iPhone 16 Pro leads by 9.3

TIGHTESTValue — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

IPHONE 1516 PROA55 5G

PerformanceiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.9

IPHONE 158.8

16 PRO9.7

A55 5G7.2

CameraiiPhone 16 Pro · +1.1

IPHONE 158.5

16 PRO9.6

A55 5G7.4

DisplayiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.9

IPHONE 157.8

16 PRO9.5

A55 5G8.6

BatteryiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.6

IPHONE 158.0

16 PRO8.8

A55 5G8.2

SoftwareiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.2

IPHONE 159.2

16 PRO9.4

A55 5G8.8

ValueiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.1

IPHONE 158.4

16 PRO8.6

A55 5G8.5

DesigniiPhone 16 Pro · +9.3

IPHONE 150.0

16 PRO9.3

A55 5G0.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Galaxy A55 5G1.74BEST DEAL

02iPhone 151.08

03iPhone 16 Pro0.94

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPhone 15$7993W8.6

iPhone 16 Pro$9998W9.4

Galaxy A55 5G$4496W7.8

Battery CapacityMAHi

3,349 mAh

3,582 mAh

5,000 mAh← BEST +40%

Wired ChargingWi

20 W

27 W← BEST +8%

25 W

Wireless ChargingWi

15 W

25 W← BEST +67%

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Main CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP← BEST +4%

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

12 MP

48 MP← BEST +300%

12 MP

Telephotoi

None (2x in-sensor crop)

12MP 5x

None

Front CameraMPi

12 MP

32 MP← BEST +167%

Max Videoi

4K@60fps

4K 120fps Dolby Vision

4K@30fps

Wi-Fii

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 6

WeightGi

171 g← 14% lighter

199 g

213 g

Buildi

Aluminum frame, color-infused glass back

Grade 5 titanium

Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front

Water Resistancei

IP68

IP67

Display SizeINi

6.1 in

6.3 in

6.6 in← BEST +5%

Display Typei

OLED Super Retina XDR

Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED

Super AMOLED

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← TIED BEST

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,000 nits← TIED BEST

1,000 nits

Chipseti

Apple A16 Bionic

Apple A18 Pro

Samsung Exynos 1480

RAMGBi

6 GB

8 GB← TIED BEST

AnTuTu Scorei

1,450,000

1,720,000← BEST +19%

620,000

Operating Systemi

iOS 17 (upgradable)

iOS 18

Android 14, One UI 6.1

OS Update SupportYRi

6 yr← TIED BEST

4 yr

Storage Optionsi

128/256/512GB

128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

128/256GB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.4

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (8.6)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Galaxy A55 5GSAMSUNG7.8

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (1.1)

PRIORITY · DESIGN

Best for design

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.3

DESIGN WEIGHTEDCONF 89%

Best visible score in the design category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (0.0)

PRIORITY · CAMERA

Best for camera

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.6

CAMERA WEIGHTEDCONF 92%

Best visible score in the camera category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (8.5)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2APPLE0.0

iPhone 15

“The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.”

Software 9.2

Performance 8.8

Wins Peak Brightness

Wins OS Update Support

TRADE-OFFDisplay capped at 60Hz refresh

STRONG CONTENDERBest price →

#1APPLE0.0

iPhone 16 Pro

“Premium compact flagship with A18 Pro performance, a 120Hz ProMotion display, pro-grade cameras, and a titanium body.”

Performance 9.7

Camera 9.6

Wins AnTuTu Score

Wins Refresh Rate

TRADE-OFFExpensive

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#3SAMSUNG0.0

Galaxy A55 5G

“Samsung's upper mid-range Galaxy A55 pairs a premium metal frame, a smooth 120Hz AMOLED and long software support at a wallet-friendly price”

Software 8.8

Display 8.6

Wins Battery Capacity

Wins Main Camera

TRADE-OFFOnly 25W wired charging, no charger in box

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The iPhone 16 Pro is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.4/10 · WINS 7 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: which is best?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is our overall pick, scoring 9.4/10 against 8.6/10 for the Apple iPhone 15 — a 9% edge. Current starting prices span $449–$999. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads overall with a 9.4 total score.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro wins 6 comparable specs with a 27% weighted win rate.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Apple iPhone 158.6/10

The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.

Pros

+ Excellent 48MP main camera with sharp 2x crop
+ USB-C finally replaces Lightning
+ Dynamic Island and bright OLED display
+ Long, reliable iOS update support

Cons

− Display capped at 60Hz refresh
− No dedicated telephoto lens
− Base 128GB storage feels tight for video shooters

Best for: Mainstream buyers wanting a balanced flagship · People upgrading from older iPhones · Users who value long software support

“If you want the iPhone experience without paying Pro prices, the iPhone 15 is the sweet spot. You give up the 120Hz ProMotion display, telephoto lens and the fastest chip, but you keep the excellent 48MP camera, USB-C, the Dynamic Island and Apple's…”

Apple iPhone 16 ProWINNER 9.4/10

Premium compact flagship with A18 Pro performance, a 120Hz ProMotion display, pro-grade cameras, and a titanium body.

Pros

+ Best-in-class video and color science
+ Fast, efficient A18 Pro chip
+ Premium lightweight titanium build
+ Industry-leading 5+ years of updates

Cons

− Expensive
− Charging slower than Android rivals
− No expandable storage

Best for: Video and content creation · Apple ecosystem users · Long-term ownership

“The most polished small flagship you can buy: best-in-class video, dependable cameras, top-tier performance, and the longest software support in the category. The main trade-offs are price and slower charging than Android rivals.”

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G7.8/10

Samsung's upper mid-range Galaxy A55 pairs a premium metal frame, a smooth 120Hz AMOLED and long software support at a wallet-friendly price.

Pros

+ Premium metal frame at a mid-range price
+ Smooth, vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
+ Class-leading 4 OS / 5 years security update promise
+ Large 5000mAh battery with all-day endurance

Cons

− Only 25W wired charging, no charger in box
− Exynos 1480 lags flagship performance
− Ultrawide and macro cameras are mediocre

Best for: Budget-conscious buyers wanting long support · Galaxy ecosystem fans on a budget · Everyday users who value display quality

“The Galaxy A55 is one of the most sensible mid-range buys, largely because of its outstanding software commitment and genuinely nice AMOLED screen. Performance is good rather than great, and charging tops out at a modest 25W, but for everyday use, social…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Apple iPhone 15, Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A55 5G?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores highest overall (9.4/10, 0.8 points ahead of the Apple iPhone 15). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these smartphones?

The biggest measurable differences are Chipset, Battery Capacity, Main Camera. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other smartphones on ComparZone?

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