Samsung Galaxy S26 leads
by 30 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 leads overall versus Galaxy A16. Battery: 44.4 vs 82.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A16
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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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
Display Size
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceResolution
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone A leads | 6.7"Better | 6.3" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 808 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 385 ppi | 409 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Mohs level 5 | 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 differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.2GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.2GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz + 1x3.80GHz + 3x3.25GHz + 6x2.75GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1732 | 3064672Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 387422 | 3064672Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 724 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 1732 | 10824Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Phone B leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Phone B leads | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROWBetter |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Phone B leads | 0.9x | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 10x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Phone B leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Samsung S5K3P9 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+Better |
Camera Features Needs more data | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 generally outperforms Galaxy A16 across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.3" This makes Galaxy S26 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A16 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 176,397 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A16 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 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A16 advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A16: non-PTA not available; 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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