Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy S26 FE

Apple

iPhone 16 Plus

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20262024
Starting price—$899
Display size6.7-inch6.7-inch
Dimensions76.9 mm × 161.6 mm × 7.4 mm77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm
Weight193 g199 g
Front material—Ceramic Shield
Back material—Color-infused glass
Display
Display technologyDynamic AMOLED 2XSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution1080 × 23402796 × 1290
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1900 nits2000 nits
Protection—Ceramic Shield
Performance
ChipsetExynos 2500Apple A18
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Main cameraWide · 50 MPFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 12 MPUltra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Telephoto cameraTelephoto · 8 MP—
Front camerasFront · 12 MPTrueDepth · 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 charging45 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Charging standard—MagSafe, Qi2
Battery type—Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Typical capacity4900 mAh—
Rated capacity4755 mAh—
Connectivity
Cellular—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 protectionIP68IP68
Frame—Aluminum

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    Galaxy S26 FE

    6 g lighter · minor difference

  • Thickness

    Galaxy S26 FE

    0.4 mm thinner · minor difference

  • Width

    iPhone 16 Plus

    0.9 mm wider · minor difference

  • Height

    Galaxy S26 FE

    0.7 mm taller · minor difference

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 0.9 mm (1.2% relative to Galaxy S26 FE) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Galaxy S26 FE is 0.7 mm (0.4% 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 0.4 mm (5.4% relative to Galaxy S26 FE) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Galaxy S26 FE is 6 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 S26 FE

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 S26 FE vs iPhone 16 Plus Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

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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