Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy S26

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20262024
Starting price$900$999
Display size6.3-inch6.3-inch
Dimensions71.7 mm × 149.6 mm × 7.2 mm71.5 mm × 149.6 mm × 8.3 mm
Weight167 g199 g
Front materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Back materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Textured matte glass
Display
Display technologyDynamic AMOLED 2XSuper Retina XDR OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2600 nits2000 nits
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Resolution—2622 × 1206
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyApple A18 Pro
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Main cameraWide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality ZoomFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Telephoto cameraTelephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical ZoomTelephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS
Front camerasFront · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
Video recording4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps
Battery & charging
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Charging standardFast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareMagSafe, Qi2
Battery type—Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Typical capacity4300 mAh—
Rated capacity4175 mAh—
Connectivity
Cellular5G, LTE5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 7Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
USBUSB‑CUSB-C (USB 3)
NFCYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Satellite—Emergency SOS via satellite
Build & durability
FrameArmor AluminumTitanium
Ingress protectionIP68IP68

Key differences

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

  • Weight

    Galaxy S26

    32 g lighter

  • Thickness

    Galaxy S26

    1 mm thinner

  • Height

    Very similar height

  • 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 0.2 mm (0.3% relative to iPhone 16 Pro) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Both have the same listed height (149.6 mm) at the displayed precision. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • iPhone 16 Pro is 1.1 mm (15.3% relative to Galaxy S26) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Galaxy S26 is 32 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

iPhone 16 Pro

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 vs iPhone 16 Pro Size Comparison

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 Pro

Strengths

  • 5x telephoto with real everyday usefulness
  • Improved thermals and sustained performance
  • Strong battery endurance for a compact Pro

Compromises

  • Camera Control reception remains polarized
  • Significant premium over the standard iPhone 16
  • Heavier than the standard model for one-handed use

Compare in Sizometry Tool

See both devices at the same scale.