Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy A26

Apple

iPhone 16 Plus

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252024
Starting price—$899
Display size6.7-inch6.7-inch
Dimensions77.5 mm × 164.0 mm × 7.7 mm77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm
Weight200 g199 g
Front materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Ceramic Shield
Back materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Color-infused glass
Display
Display technologySuper AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Ceramic Shield
Resolution—2796 × 1290
Peak brightness—2000 nits
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1380Apple A18
RAM6 GB, 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storageYesNo
Cameras
Main cameraMain · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OISFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Macro cameraMacro · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4—
Front camerasFront · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2TrueDepth · 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 charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Charging standard25W Fast ChargingMagSafe, Qi2
Battery type—Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Typical capacity5000 mAh—
Rated capacity4905 mAh—
Connectivity
Cellular5G, LTE5G (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 protectionIP67IP68
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

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.

  • iPhone 16 Plus is 0.3 mm (0.4% relative to Galaxy A26) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Galaxy A26 is 3.1 mm (1.9% relative to iPhone 16 Plus) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • iPhone 16 Plus is 0.1 mm (1.3% relative to Galaxy A26) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • iPhone 16 Plus is 1 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.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

Galaxy A26

iPhone 16 Plus

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 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

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