Apple iPhone 16 loses out to Samsung Galaxy A35 and Google Pixel 8a in DxOMark display analysis
The Apple iPhone 16 only reached 142 points in DxOMark's detailed display analysis. This is not exactly an outstanding value for a contemporary smartphone in this price range, because as a look at the best list shows, even the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and the Google Pixel 8a perform slightly better with 143 points and 145 points, respectively, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL tops out at 158 points.
Like the iPhone 15, the iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch, 60 Hz OLED display with a resolution of 2,556 x 1,179, which is supposed to reach a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits in sunlight. DxOMark measured a brightness of 1,969 nits, which falls far short of the 2,548 nits of the Samsung Galaxy S24, for example. In either case, according to DxOMark, the brightness is sufficient for decent visibility in the sun.
DxOMark criticizes that SDR content appears too dark and low in contrast in low light. In the case of HDR10 content, the brightness sometimes fluctuates dramatically. The touchscreen generally responds reliably, except when the new capture button is used. DxOMark also criticizes that animations look less fluid than on most competing smartphones due to the frame rate of only 60 Hz, but the touchscreen response time of 51 to 84 milliseconds is only slightly slower than on the Galaxy S24 or the Google Pixel 9.
The analysis registered a PWM frequency of 480 Hz, which means that the display flickers at the same frequency as the Samsung Galaxy S24. 480 Hz is fast enough that most users should not experience any problems, but those who are sensitive to flickering displays are advised to look elsewhere for an alternative.
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