Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads
by 25 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 FE leads overall versus Galaxy A16. Battery: 44.4 vs 89.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A16
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
This is MyTechAdvisor's own independently compiled analysis, not the manufacturer's — it's provided for informational purposes only and isn't guaranteed to be complete or error-free. See our editorial policy.
Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
Visible rows
60
Meaningful differences
28
Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Refresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differenceDisplay Size
Resolution
Pixel Density
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 808 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Close match | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
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+ |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.2GHz | 3.3GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.2GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 1x3.3GHz + 2x2.74GHz + 5x2.36GHz + 2x1.8GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1732 | 2535201Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 387422 | 2535201Better |
Geekbench (Single) Phone B leads | 724 | 7704Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 1732 | 8035Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Phone B leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Close match | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 950 |
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 FE |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 12MP + 8MPBetter |
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@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+Better |
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@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+Better |
Camera Features Needs more data | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 FE generally outperforms Galaxy A16 across key categories. Refresh Rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz This makes Galaxy S26 FE 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 FE excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 195,997 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 FE wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Benchmark Score (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A16: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 195,997; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
Use our phone finder for a personalized recommendation.
