Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Starting price | — | $1,300 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.9 mm × 164.4 mm × 7.9 mm | 78.1 mm × 163.6 mm × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 214 g |
| Front material | — | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Back material | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2600 nits |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 5 MP | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom |
| Rear camera 4 | — | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 25 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | — | 4855 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| USB | — | USB‑C |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Armor Aluminum |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Starting price | — | $1,300 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.9 mm × 164.4 mm × 7.9 mm | 78.1 mm × 163.6 mm × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 214 g |
| Front material | — | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Back material | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2600 nits |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 5 MP | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom |
| Rear camera 4 | — | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 25 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | — | 4855 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| USB | — | USB‑C |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Armor Aluminum |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy A16
22 g lighter
Height
Galaxy A16
0.8 mm taller · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.2 mm (0.3% relative to Galaxy A16) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Galaxy A16 is 0.8 mm (0.5% relative to Galaxy S26 Ultra) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Both have the same listed thickness (7.9 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy A16 is 22 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
Galaxy A16
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
Galaxy A16 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra Size Comparison
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy A16
Strengths
- Six-year software update pledge is highly unusual at this price
- Bright, colorful AMOLED display outperforms typical budget LCD rivals
- 5,000mAh battery comfortably covers a typical day of use
Compromises
- Gestures feel unreliable for the first few minutes after a restart or update
- 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lenses struggle in most conditions
- 4GB RAM configuration feels noticeably more limited than the 8GB variant
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Strengths
- 60W wired charging — major upgrade over S25 Ultra
- Privacy Display for commuting and office shoulder-surfing resistance
- Brighter 200MP main and versatile periscope zoom
Compromises
- Heavy, wide chassis limits one-handed and pocket comfort
- Aluminum instead of titanium divides premium buyers
- Privacy Display trade-offs and S Pen software stagnation