Samsung
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $900 | $799 |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.7 mm × 149.6 mm × 7.2 mm | 71.6 mm × 147.6 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 170 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 2000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Resolution | — | 2556 × 1179 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps | 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 | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 4300 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4175 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $900 | $799 |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.7 mm × 149.6 mm × 7.2 mm | 71.6 mm × 147.6 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 170 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 2000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Resolution | — | 2556 × 1179 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps | 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 | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 4300 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4175 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Galaxy S26
2 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
Galaxy S26
0.6 mm thinner
Weight
Galaxy S26
3 g lighter · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
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 0.1 mm (0.1% relative to iPhone 16) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Galaxy S26 is 2 mm (1.4% relative to iPhone 16) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- iPhone 16 is 0.6 mm (8.3% relative to Galaxy S26) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy S26 is 3 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
iPhone 16
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 iPhone 16 Size Comparison
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy S26
Strengths
- Compact size with excellent one-handed handling despite 6.3-inch growth
- Light 167 g weight and pocket-friendly footprint
- Smooth 120Hz display and fast regional flagship performance
Compromises
- 25W charging feels slow for 2026 flagship pricing
- 4,300 mAh battery still tight on heavy-use days
- Camera hardware largely unchanged from S25
iPhone 16
Strengths
- Compact size with excellent one-handed handling
- Reliable all-day battery for typical use
- Consistent everyday camera and video quality
Compromises
- 60Hz display — the most repeated criticism at this price
- No Always-On display or telephoto lens
- Camera Control polarizes owners