iPhone 16 Display Is Worse than Some Budget Android Phones: DxOMark Ranking

Oct. 23, 2024

Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 16, gets a mediocre142 score in DxOMark’s display analysis,falling way short for a premium smartphone. With such a score, the iPhone ranked 40th on the lab’s display scoreboard. The latest Android flagships like Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Rank 1) and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Rank 4) have secured a spot in the top 10s. Forget about the top spots, the iPhone 16 falls way behind several more affordable Android smartphones like Galaxy A35 5G and Pixel 9a, which managed to score 143 and 145 points respectively. This isn’t just disappointing, this is a shame for Apple.

DxOMark is an independent benchmark website that scientifically assesses smartphones, lenses, and cameras. They test and score smartphones, making it easier to arrive at a buying decision. Here’s DxOMarks’ reasoning behind the iPhone 16’s display score.

iPhone 16 DxoMark Display Ranking Analysis

DxOMark identified certain iPhone 16 display shortcomings like inconsistent brightness, low luminance & contrast in certain conditions, and lack of smoothness. Here’s why the iPhone 16 sits at the 40th position in DxOMark’s Global Chart:

There are some areas where the iPhone 16 performs well. Here’s a quick look at what’s good in the iPhone 16 display:

With such a low display score, the iPhone 16 is easily beaten by even the mid-range Android smartphones. Well, this is just not acceptable, after all, we are talking about Apple’s latest flagship iPhone. It’s high time that Apple gets over its 60Hz refresh rate screens and brings some solid improvements to its iPhones. Rather thanadding new buttons, it would be much better if Apple made some notable improvements in the display, charging speeds, and other areas.