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

Apple launched its latest iPhone 16 series on September 9, 2024. As always, the Cupertino tech giant made a huge deal out of its newest iPhone 16 lineup, withApple Intelligence support, thenew Camera Control button,brand-new processors, and upgraded cameras. Sticking to its 60Hz refresh rate obsession, Apple launched this year’s iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with the same display technology. Well, this outdated display might not be a huge deal for some. However, theDxOMark’s iPhone 16 display test resultwill definitely disappoint you.

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.

Considering theiPhone 17 leaks, we might assume that Apple would offer a nice 120Hz ProMotion display across the entire iPhone lineup in 2025. Again, Apple has a history of repeating history and sticking to it. All we can say is, wake up Apple!

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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