Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 and Apple iPhone 16 Plus to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is priced from ₹74,999, while Apple iPhone 16 Plus is available at ₹79,900 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Samsung Galaxy S26	Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price	₹74,999	₹79,900
Processor	Samsung Exynos 2600	Apple A18
Display	6.27 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7 inches, 1.5K OLED, 60Hz
Rear Camera	50MP (Wide-angle), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)
Battery	4300mAh, 25W	4674mAh, 30W
RAM/Storage	12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 4.0)	8GB (LPDDR5X), 128GB (NvMe)

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10/10

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Samsung Galaxy S26

₹74,999

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9.5/10

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Apple iPhone 16 Plus

₹79,900

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Was ₹73,999 1 month(s) ago

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Samsung Galaxy S26

₹74,999

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

₹79,900

Reasons To Consider

→ Samsung Galaxy S26

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Exynos 2600)

Bigger RAM for smoother app switching and multitasking - (12GB)

Smoother refresh rate for fluid scrolling, animations, and gameplay - (120Hz)

Higher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (3X Zoom)

Crisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 8K@30fps

Tougher protective glass engineered for improved drop and scratch resistance - (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)

→ Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Features a crispier and higher resolution display - (1.5K)

Rich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (Dolby Vision)

Comes with a clean, unbloated software interface

Advanced image stabilization ensuring blur-free photos and steady handheld video - (Sensor Shift OIS)

Wider camera aperture allowing more light intake for clean low-light photos - (f/1.6)

Covers a wide cinematic color spectrum - (100%)

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Key Specifications

Processor	Samsung Exynos 2600	Apple A18
Display	6.27 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7 inches, 1.5K OLED, 60Hz
Camera	50MP (Wide-angle), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)
Battery	4300mAh, 25W	4674mAh, 30W
RAM	12GB (LPDDR5X)	8GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage	256GB (UFS 4.0)	128GB (NvMe)

General

Box Contents	Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool	Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹87,999	₹89,900

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Display Type	AMOLED	OLED
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz
LTPO Support	Yes	-
Playback Quality	HDR10+	Dolby Vision
Display Engine	Dynamic 2X	Super Retina XDR
Display Enhancements	Vision Booster	-
Display Size	6.27 inches	6.7 inches
Area	96.5 cm²	110.2 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	90%	88%
Resolution Width	1080pixels	1290pixels
Resolution Height	2340pixels	2796pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9
Pixel Density	411ppi	460ppi
Display Bit Rate	8-bit	10-bit
Display Resolution	FHD+	1.5K
Peak Brightness	2600nits	2000nits
Eye Protection	Eye Comfort Shield	PWM Dimming
Colour Depth	16.7 Million Colours	1.07 Billion Colours
Color Gamut Range	-	100%
Typical Brightness	-	1000nits
High Brightness	-	1600nits
Contrast Ratio	-	2,000,000:1
Colour Gamut	-	DCI-P3

Body

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Height	149.6 mm	160.9 mm
Width	71.7 mm	77.8 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	7.8 mm
Weight	167 grams	199 grams
Screen Material	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Ceramic Shield Glass
Display Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Apple Ceramic Shield
Back Material	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Glass
Side Material	Armor Aluminium	Aluminium Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2	Ceramic Shield Glass
Ports	Display Port 1.2, OTG, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB Type-C 2.0
Additional Features	USB Type-C (bottom)	Display Port
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos

Processor

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Chipset Manufacturer	Samsung	Apple
Chipset	Exynos 2600	A18
Fabrication Size	2 nm	3 nm
Number of Cores	Deca-core	Hexa-core
Clock Speed	1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro	2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz
Cooling System	Vapor Chamber Cooling	-
GPU	Xclipse 960	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

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Gaming Benchmarks

BGMI Super Smooth + Ultra Extreme	116.5 FPS 39.2 °C (Temp)	-
Genshin Impact Highest + 60FPS (Android)	58 FPS 40.5 °C (Temp)	-

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	2845619	1605038
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	2692	3466
Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core	9930	8592

Operating System

OS Name	Android	iOS
OS Version	16	18
OS Skin	One UI	iOS
Inbuilt AI	Galaxy AI	Apple Intelligence
Gaming Mode	Yes	Yes
Desktop Mode	Yes	-
AI Frame Interpolation	Yes	-
OS Updates	7 year(s)	7 year(s)
Security Updates	7 year(s)	7 year(s)
AI Features	AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Signal Processor, AI Stickers, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist	Apple Intelligence, Siri AI
Bloatware Free OS	-	Yes

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Main Camera Megapixel	50MP	48MP
Main Camera Aperture	f/1.8	f/1.6
Main Camera Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.56"	1/1.56"
Main Camera Camera Features	Auto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS	Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	10MP	12MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.4	f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Telephoto	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	1/3.94"	-
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF	Dual Pixel PDAF
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	12MP	-
Main Camera #3 Aperture	f/2.2	-
Main Camera #3 Field of View	120°	-
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	-
Main Camera #3 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX564	-
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size	1/2.55"	-
Main Camera #3 Camera Features	Super Steady Video	-
Features	Auto focus, Auto HDR, Best Face, Digital zoom, LED-Flash, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Slow Motion	Action Mode, Burst Shot, Continuous Auto Focus, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Live Photos, Macro, Night mode, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait Light
Camera Stabilization	OIS	Sensor Shift OIS
Dynamic Video Recording Support	HDR 10+ recording	Dolby Vision Recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	240 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel Auto Focus	Dual Pixel Auto Focus
Dedicated Imaging Chip	-	-
Max Zoom Supported	20-50X	2-10X
Optical Zoom Support	3X	2X
Video Features	10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+	3D (spatial) video, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video
Video Recording	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 8K@24fps, 8K@30fps	1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@30fps
Main Camera Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX904
Main Camera #2 Field of View	-	120°
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX633
Raw Photo Support	-	Yes

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	12MP	12MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/2.2	f/1.9
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	23 mm	23 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	1.12 µm	1 µm
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU	Sony IMX714
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size	1/3.2"	1/3.6"
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	Auto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF	Dual Pixel PDAF
Features	Auto Focus, Face unlock, HdR, HDR10+	Burst Shot, Deep Fusion, Dual-pixel PDAF, Live Photos, Night mode, Portrait, Screen flash
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel PDAF	Dual Pixel PDAF
Video Features	4k@30/60fps	3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, Slow motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse
Video Recording	1080@30fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps	1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 1080p@25, 4K@24, 4K@25, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	SDR recording	Dolby Vision Recording

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Telephoto Night 3x

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Ultrawide Day

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Ultra Wide Night

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Battery

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Battery Capacity	4300mAh	4674mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wireless Charging Support	Yes	-
Charging Speed Wired	25W	30W
Charging Speed Wireless	15W	25W
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless	4.5W	-
Charging Standards Supported	PD3.0, Qi2	MAGSAFE, PD2.0, Qi2
Reverse Wired Charging Support	-	Yes
Charging Speed Reverse Wired	-	4.5W

Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)	1hr 20 min (30 to 100%)	-

Memory

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Storage Size	256	128
Storage Type	UFS 4.0	NvMe
RAM Size	12	8
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Type	Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM)
Network Support	5G	5G
Band Types	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS	5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	1, 2, 4, 5, 8	UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78	SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi Features	Wi-Fi Direct	Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 7	WiFi 7
Bluetooth Version	5.4	5.3
Bluetooth Codecs	A2DP, LE	A2DP, LE
GPS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Ultrasonic (under display)	-
Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX	Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Dual Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support
Haptic Feedback	Haptic Motor	Taptic Engine