Samsung
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $899 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.5 mm × 164.0 mm × 7.7 mm | 77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Ceramic Shield |
| Resolution | — | 2796 × 1290 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | 25W Fast Charging | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $899 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.5 mm × 164.0 mm × 7.7 mm | 77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Ceramic Shield |
| Resolution | — | 2796 × 1290 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | 25W Fast Charging | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Galaxy A26
3.1 mm taller
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Weight
Very similar weight
Galaxy A26 vs iPhone 16 Plus Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy A26
Strengths
- microSD expansion up to 2TB — unique among 2025 A-series siblings
- Six-year software update promise at a budget price
- Large 120Hz AMOLED with IP67 resistance
Compromises
- U-shaped notch and mono speaker feel dated
- 25W charging slower than A36 and A56
- Cameras trail the A56 clearly
iPhone 16 Plus
Strengths
- Standout battery endurance for standard iPhones
- Large 6.7-inch display for media and readability
- Lighter than Pro Max at similar screen size
Compromises
- 60Hz display and no Always-On at nearby Pro pricing
- Poor pocket fit and two-handed handling for many users
- No telephoto lens; value debate versus iPhone 16 Pro

