Samsung Galaxy S26 leads
by 4 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 leads overall versus iPhone 16. Display: 68.6 vs 81.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16
Best for users who prioritize camera.
Samsung Galaxy S26
Best for users who prioritize performance and display.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePanel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.3"Better |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1179 x 2556Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 461 ppiBetter | 409 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceStorage
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.04GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x4.04GHz + 4x2.20GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz + 1x3.80GHz + 3x3.25GHz + 6x2.75GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1721149 | 3064672Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1721149 | 3064672Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 7929 | 10824Better |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Close match | Apple A18 (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 (5-core graphics) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Optical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | 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 Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 3x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), 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 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 across key categories. Display Size: 6.3" vs 6.1" This makes Galaxy S26 the better choice for most users, though iPhone 16 may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. iPhone 16 offers superior camera capabilities with excellent image quality.
Best for users who prioritize performance and display. Galaxy S26 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 135,083 | ≈ Rs 176,397 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 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 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 16 advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy S26 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16: non-PTA approximately Rs 135,083; 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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