Samsung
Device summary
Huawei
nova 16s
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,100 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 7.3 mm | 75.5 mm × 159.6 mm × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Resolution | — | 2800 × 1280 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Kirin 9010S / Kirin 8020 |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | Wide · 50 MP |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | — |
| Periscope camera | — | Periscope · 50 MP · 3.3x optical zoom |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 50 MP |
| Video recording | 4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | — |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | — |
| Typical capacity | 4900 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4755 mAh | 6800 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,100 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 7.3 mm | 75.5 mm × 159.6 mm × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Resolution | — | 2800 × 1280 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Kirin 9010S / Kirin 8020 |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | Wide · 50 MP |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | — |
| Periscope camera | — | Periscope · 50 MP · 3.3x optical zoom |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 50 MP |
| Video recording | 4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | — |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | — |
| Typical capacity | 4900 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4755 mAh | 6800 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy S26+
9 g lighter · minor difference
Height
nova 16s
1.2 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+ is 0.3 mm (0.4% relative to nova 16s) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- nova 16s is 1.2 mm (0.8% relative to Galaxy S26+) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Both have the same listed thickness (7.3 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy S26+ is 9 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 S26+
nova 16s
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.
Galaxy S26+
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+ vs nova 16s Size Comparison
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy S26+
Strengths
- Excellent QHD+ LTPO 120Hz display for daily media and work
- Strong all-day battery — best endurance story in the S26 family
- 45W wired charging feels appropriately flagship-fast for most routines
Compromises
- Same camera hardware as base S26 — no Ultra zoom or sensor leap
- 45W charging trails Ultra's 60W for brief top-up routines
- Too large for one-handed and pocket-first users