Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 8 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus iPhone 16 Pro. Battery: 63.1 vs 94.8.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Best for users who prioritize build.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.3" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1206 x 2622 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 458 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
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 Armor 2, Mohs level 6 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 16GBBetter |
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 + 6x3.62GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1871052 | 3892165Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1871052 | 3892165Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 3500 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 8283 | 11566Better |
Storage Close match | 1024GB | 1024GB |
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) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 48MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 48MP + 12MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/1.3 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.8 | f/1.4Better |
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@30/60/120fps, 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 |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 Ultra generally outperforms iPhone 16 Pro across key categories. Display Size: 6.9" vs 6.3" This makes Galaxy S26 Ultra the better choice for most users, though iPhone 16 Pro may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize build. iPhone 16 Pro offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Value indices are calculated using score per 1,000 USD to show which phone delivers more for the money.
| Metric | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Budget (price) | $532 | $1,068.99 |
| Price value for budget | 157.89 | 86.06 |
| Camera for budget | 154.32 | 77.27 |
| Performance for budget | 183.08 | 93.55 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro ranks higher for budget
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and pricing in Pakistan so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro typically ranges from $532 to $1,075, while Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ranges from $1,068.99 to $1,068.99.
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