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iPhone 16 Pro vs Phone (2a) vs Galaxy A55 5G: which is better?

iPhone 16 Pro, Phone (2a) 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

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SMARTPHONES

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← TOP PICK

APPLE

iPhone 16 Pro

$999

BEST OVERALL

NOTHING

Phone (2a)

$349

BEST VALUE

SAMSUNG

Galaxy A55 5G

$449

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The iPhone 16 Pro takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.4/10 — 1.4 ahead of the Phone (2a). Tightest race: value, just 0.3 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

DESI

SOFT

VALU

iPhone 16 Pro×6

Phone (2a)×1

Galaxy A55 5G×0

Apple iPhone 16 ProBEST OVERALL

Nothing Phone (2a)BEST VALUE

Samsung Galaxy A55 5GSTRONG CONTENDER

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDesign — iPhone 16 Pro leads by 9.3

TIGHTESTValue — only 0.3 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

16 PROPHONE 2AA55 5G

PerformanceiiPhone 16 Pro · +1.9

16 PRO9.7

PHONE 2A7.8

A55 5G7.2

CameraiiPhone 16 Pro · +2.2

16 PRO9.6

PHONE 2A7.2

A55 5G7.4

DisplayiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.9

16 PRO9.5

PHONE 2A8.4

A55 5G8.6

BatteryiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.5

16 PRO8.8

PHONE 2A8.3

A55 5G8.2

DesigniiPhone 16 Pro · +9.3

16 PRO9.3

PHONE 2A0.0

A55 5G0.0

SoftwareiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.6

16 PRO9.4

PHONE 2A8.6

A55 5G8.8

ValueiPhone (2a) · +0.3

16 PRO8.6

PHONE 2A8.9

A55 5G8.5

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Phone (2a)2.29BEST DEAL

02Galaxy A55 5G1.74

03iPhone 16 Pro0.94

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPhone 16 Pro$9993W9.4

Phone (2a)$3497W8.0

Galaxy A55 5G$4493W7.8

Battery CapacityMAHi

3,582 mAh

5,000 mAh← TIED BEST

Wired ChargingWi

27 W

45 W← BEST +67%

25 W

Wireless ChargingWi

25 W

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Main CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP← TIED BEST

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP← BEST +4%

12 MP

Telephotoi

12MP 5x

None

Front CameraMPi

12 MP

32 MP← TIED BEST

Max Videoi

4K 120fps Dolby Vision

4K@30fps

Wi-Fii

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 6

WeightGi

199 g

190 g← 5% lighter

213 g

Buildi

Grade 5 titanium

Plastic frame, glass back

Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front

Water Resistancei

IP68

IP54

IP67

Display SizeINi

6.3 in

6.7 in← BEST +2%

6.6 in

Display Typei

Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED

AMOLED

Super AMOLED

Refresh RateHZiSAME

120 Hz

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,000 nits← BEST +54%

1,300 nits

1,000 nits

Chipseti

Apple A18 Pro

MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro

Samsung Exynos 1480

RAMGBiSAME

8 GB

AnTuTu Scorei

1,720,000← BEST +142%

710,000

620,000

Operating Systemi

iOS 18

Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5

Android 14, One UI 6.1

OS Update SupportYRi

6 yr← BEST +50%

3 yr

4 yr

Storage Optionsi

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 · Phone (2a) (8.0)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Phone (2a)NOTHING8.0

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · Galaxy A55 5G (1.7)

PRIORITY · DESIGN

Best for design

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.3

DESIGN WEIGHTEDCONF 89%

Best visible score in the design category group.

RUNNER-UP · Phone (2a) (0.0)

PRIORITY · CAMERA

Best for camera

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.6

CAMERA WEIGHTEDCONF 92%

Best visible score in the camera category group.

RUNNER-UP · Galaxy A55 5G (7.4)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#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 →

#2NOTHING0.0

Phone (2a)

“The Nothing Phone (2a) delivers standout Glyph design, a clean Nothing OS and flagship-feeling smoothness at a genuine mid-range price.”

Value 8.9

Software 8.6

Wins Battery Capacity

Wins Main Camera

TRADE-OFFCameras struggle in low light

BEST VALUEBest 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

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

STRONG CONTENDERBest price →

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

COMPOSITE 9.4/10 · WINS 6 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: which is best?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is our overall pick, scoring 9.4/10 against 8.0/10 for the Nothing Phone (2a) — a 18% edge. Current starting prices span $349–$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.
Nothing Phone (2a) wins 7 comparable specs with a 31% weighted win rate.
Nothing Phone (2a) has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Nothing Phone (2a) has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

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.”

Nothing Phone (2a)8.0/10

The Nothing Phone (2a) delivers standout Glyph design, a clean Nothing OS and flagship-feeling smoothness at a genuine mid-range price.

Pros

+ Unique transparent design with Glyph lighting
+ Clean, fast and near-bloat-free Nothing OS
+ Smooth 120Hz AMOLED display
+ Strong 5000mAh battery with 45W charging

Cons

− Cameras struggle in low light
− No wireless charging
− Only IP54 splash resistance, not full IP67/68

Best for: Style-conscious buyers on a budget · Fans of clean, minimal Android software · Students and first-time premium-feel buyers

“The Nothing Phone (2a) is one of the best value phones of its generation. It looks like nothing else, runs a refreshingly clean version of Android, and delivers performance and a display that feel a tier above the price. Cameras are good in daylight but…”

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 16 Pro, Nothing Phone (2a) 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, 1.4 points ahead of the Nothing Phone (2a)). 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?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 smartphones from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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