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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Apple

iPhone 16 Plus

6.7″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Plus in Ultramarine, official front and rear product viewUltramarine
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset
iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18 · 5-core GPU vs Galaxy XCover7 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 Plus: Yes vs Galaxy XCover7 Pro: No
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 16 Plus: Yes vs Galaxy XCover7 Pro: No
Published video playback
iPhone 16 Plus: 27 hours vs Galaxy XCover7 Pro: 22 hours
iPhone 16 Plus first, Galaxy XCover7 Pro second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 16 verified differences
Samsung

Galaxy XCover7 Pro

6.6″ · PLS LCD · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

128 GB · Black · UK SM-G766BZKDEEBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro in Black, official product viewBlack
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UK list price from Samsung, checked 10 Sept 2026 · not a live offer: £559.00Samsung source — manufacturer reference price, opens in a new tab

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Listed configurations: iPhone 16 Plus 256 GB, Galaxy XCover7 Pro 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.

THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 16 PlusApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy XCover7 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

Named on Samsung UK's page for this model; Samsung lists an octa-core CPU with 2.5GHz, 2.4GHz and 1.8GHz clock groups. Manufacturer specification, not a performance test.

Explore the full specifications
iPhone 16 Plus

0.1″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16 Plus
6.7″
Galaxy XCover7 Pro
6.6″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 16 Plus
No telephoto
Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

iPhone 16 PlusApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy XCover7 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Named on Samsung UK's page for this model; Samsung lists an octa-core CPU with 2.5GHz, 2.4GHz and 1.8GHz clock groups. Manufacturer specification, not a performance test.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEBSamsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro product page

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Published video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone 16 Plus27 hours
Galaxy XCover7 Pro22 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

iPhone 16 Plus48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Galaxy XCover7 ProRear: 50 MP + 8 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEB

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

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Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16 PlusWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Galaxy XCover7 ProWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update support

iPhone 16 PlusA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Galaxy XCover7 ProSecurity updates until 31 May 2032
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16 PlusUp to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Galaxy XCover7 Pro4350 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 22 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (3)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16 Plus256 GB storage
Galaxy XCover7 Pro6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 16 PlusUK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Galaxy XCover7 ProUK SM-G766BZKDEEB; 5G; dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM) with a separate microSD slot
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

US A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + MicroSD; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (79)

Main camera aperture

iPhone 16 PlusFixed f/1.6
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 4K recording maximum

iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K recording maximum

iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Front-camera recording mode only.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cinematic mode recording maximum

iPhone 16 Plus30 fps
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to around 50% charge

iPhone 16 Plus30 minutes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16 PlusiOS
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action button

iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence support

iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 16 Plus100 hours
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Apple up-to audio playback test.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device unlock

iPhone 16 PlusFace ID
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera Control

iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 16 Plus1600 nits
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated native telephoto reach

iPhone 16 Plus0×
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main-sensor optical-quality framing

iPhone 16 Plus2×
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Outdoor peak brightness

iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

iPhone 16 Plus460 ppi
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G FDD LTE

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy XCover7 ProB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B68(700)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G FDD Sub6

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy XCover7 ProN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy XCover7 ProAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

The current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ruggedness test standard

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy XCover7 ProMIL-STD-810H
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Samsung says the phone is built to MIL-STD-810H standards, with tests covering altitude, humidity, immersion, salt fog, dust, vibration, drop and more. Specific test methods and pass criteria are not published; this is not a guarantee against damage.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro product pageSamsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published streamed video playback

iPhone 16 Plus24 hours
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K recording

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Galaxy XCover7 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy XCover7 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs108 specificationsiPhone 16 PlusGalaxy XCover7 Pro
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
240g
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
168.6 x 79.9 x 10.2 mm (height × width × depth)
Form Factor
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
6.7″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.6″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
2000 nitsOutdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120Hz
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
6.6-inch PLS LCD; 2408 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 167.2 mm (6.6-inch); 163.0 mm (6.4-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
2796 × 1290
1080 x 2408 (FHD+)
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Rear: 50 MP + 8 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
13.0 MP
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
No
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
No
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Yes
Main camera aperture
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 8.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
13.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
22 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Up to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
4350 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 22 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
24 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
100 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
Not verified
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
4350 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
25 WThe current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
2000
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Security updates until 31 May 2032This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
External Storage Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Stereo Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Named on Samsung UK's page for this model; Samsung lists an octa-core CPU with 2.5GHz, 2.4GHz and 1.8GHz clock groups. Manufacturer specification, not a performance test.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK SM-G766BZKDEEB; 5G; dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM) with a separate microSD slotSamsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + MicroSD; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
6 GB
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Samsung footnote: water resistant in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and protected from dust, dirt and sand. Laboratory claim.
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Device unlock
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
Included accessories
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
No
Memory card support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
£559Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
240fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
105.0
Number of SIM
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + MicroSD
Infra
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B68(700)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
USB Interface
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Location Technology
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.4
PC Sync.
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Removable
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Mobile TV
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Ruggedness test standard
Sources
Not verified
MIL-STD-810HSamsung says the phone is built to MIL-STD-810H standards, with tests covering altitude, humidity, immersion, salt fog, dust, vibration, drop and more. Specific test methods and pass criteria are not published; this is not a guarantee against damage.
Show unverified (4)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verifiedSamsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Galaxy XCover7 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width77.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceAppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Plus — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight240 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width79.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness10.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback22 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung footnote: water resistant in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and protected from dust, dirt and sand. Laboratory claim.

SamsungSamsung
RAM6 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list price£559.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro technical specifications — SM-G766BZKDEEBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 Pro product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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