Top 5 BEST iPhone 16 Alternatives Leave a comment

iPhone 16 price is a high-end handset that offers advanced camera and performance. It features camera control as its selling feature, which gives you an easier way to access camera tools quickly. The design of the phone closely resembles its predecessor the iPhone 11. The iPhone is compact and can take on the most demanding tasks and everything else a smartphone is meant to do. The Apple iPhone 16 price in Kenya is Kes. 148,000

Apple iPhone 16 Key Features:

• Display: 6.1-inches
• Chipset: Apple A18 (3 nm)
• CPU: Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.20 GHz)
• GPU: Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
• OS: iOS 18
• Camera: 48MP + 12 MP
• Selfie: 12MP + SL 3D
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 128GB / 256GB
• Connectivity: 5G, Nano-SIM, Esim, Wi-Fi 7
• Battery: 3,561mAh
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

iPhone 16 Alternatives:

1. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
2. iPhone 15
3. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
4. iPhone 15 Plus
5. OnePlus 12 512GB/16GB

1. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a flagship smartphone. It features the most advanced AI on Pixel, the best camera on a Pixel phone yet, Powerful performance with Pixel’s most advanced G4 chipset, 7 years of Pixel Drops, OS and security updates, and an elegant design, built to last. The Price of Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB in Kenya is Kes. 149,000.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Features:

• Display: 6.8-inch, OLED
• Processor: Google Tensor G4 (5 nm)
• OS: Android 14
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 256GB, 512GB
• Main Camera: 50MP + 48MP+ 48MP
• Front Camera: 42 MP
• Connectivity: 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi
• Battery: 5,060 mAh
• Charging: 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min (advertised)
• 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)
• 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)
• Reverse wireless

2. iPhone 15

The price of the Apple iPhone 15 in Kenya is Ksh. 105,000. It is the predecessor of the iPhone 16. The iPhone features a Super Retina XDR 6.1-inch display, an IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes), an A16 Bionic chip with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores, and Apple Intelligence on upgrade. The iPhone 15 is a good alternative to the iPhone 16 because it offers strong performance, and excellent cameras, at a lower price.

iPhone 15 Features:

• Display: Super Retina XDR OLED, 6.1 inches
• Main Camera: Dual, 48MP + 12MP
• Selfie Camera: Single, 12MP
• Operating System: iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 17.0.3
• Chipset: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
• Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• RAM: 6GB/8GB
• Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB
• Battery: Li-Ion 3349 mAh, non-removable

3. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a good alternative for the iPhone 16 because it offers a Larger Display of 6.8-inch, a higher resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, S Pen Functionality, a 200MP main sensor, a versatile camera, an expandable storage option, a faster charging capability, Android flexibility which when compared to iOS offers greater customization options and a wider range of apps, and a big battery. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is also more affordable compared to the iPhone 16.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Features:

• Display: 6.8 inch + 120Hz AMOLED display
• Main camera: 200MP + 50MP + 10MP + 10MP
• Front camera: 12 MP
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• Storage: 12GB RAM, 512GB Storage
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi
• OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1
• Battery: 5000 mAh

4. iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus price in Kenya is Kes. 121,000. It is one of the best alternatives for the iPhone 16 because it features a similar performance, a larger 6.7-inch display, excellent battery life, and a more advanced camera system, all at a lower price. 

iPhone 15 Plus Features:

• Display: Super Retina IPS OLED, 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2
• Main Camera: Dual, 48 MP + 12 MP
• Selfie Camera: Single, 12 MP
• Software: iOS 17
• Chipset: Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)
• Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Storage: 256/512GB, 6/12GB RAM
• Battery: Li-Ion 4383 mAh, non-removable

5. OnePlus 12

OnePlus 12 is a flagship handset from OnePlus that features up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, an all-new Dual Cryo-Velocity VC, a Super-Bright 120 Hz ProXDR Display, 4th Generation Hasselblad Camera System, a 5400 mAh Battery and 100W SUPERVOOC + 50W AIRVOOC. All these features make the phone a good alternative to the iPhone 16. The Price of OnePLus 12R in Kenya is Ksh. 80,000.

OnePlus 12 Features:

• Display: LTPO AMOLED, 6.82 inches
• Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
• Main Camera: 50 MP + 64 MP + 48 MP
• Selfie Camera: 32 MP (wide)
• OS: Android 14, OxygenOS 14
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Storage: 512GB, 16GB RAM
• Battery: Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 100W wired, PD, QC, 1-100% in 26 min (advertised), 50W wireless, 1-100% in 55 min (advertised), 10W reverse wireless
• Fingerprint: Under display, optical