Samsung Galaxy S26 leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 leads overall versus iPhone 16 Pro. Battery: 63.1 vs 82.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
Samsung Galaxy S26
Best for users who prioritize performance and battery.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Resolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Size
Refresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.3" | 6.3" |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1206 x 2622Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 458 ppiBetter | 409 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.05GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x4.05GHz + 4x2.42GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz + 1x3.80GHz + 3x3.25GHz + 6x2.75GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1871052 | 3064672Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1871052 | 3064672Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 3500 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 8283 | 10824Better |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 512GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Close match | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 48MP + 12MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Phone A leads | 5xBetter | 3x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 25x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Sony IMX714 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+ |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 generally outperforms iPhone 16 Pro across key categories. Resolution: 1206 x 2622 vs 1080 x 2340 This makes Galaxy S26 the better choice for most users, though iPhone 16 Pro may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. iPhone 16 Pro offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Best for users who prioritize performance and battery. Galaxy S26 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 148,960 – Rs 301,000 | ≈ Rs 176,397 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Resolution (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy S26 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 148,960 – Rs 301,000; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26: non-PTA approximately Rs 176,397; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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