Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 lines up the September 2024 iPhone 16 Pro with the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec lead
6.6 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, storage, charging, and weight.
Spec sheet
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 2,000 nits peak, always-onTie | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie |
| Chip | A18 Pro | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads |
| Memory | Not published | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GBLeads |
| Camera hardware | 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephotoLeads | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide |
| Optical zoom | 5xLeads | 3x |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Battery | up to 27 hours video playback | 4,300 mAh |
| Charging | 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W | 25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | 199 g | 167 gLeads |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window | 7 years of OS and security updates |
| Launch price | $999 launch price | £879 UK RRP |
| Software | iOS 18 at launch | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Who should buy which
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro if you want iOS 18 at launch. It leads on camera hardware and optical zoom.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on chip, storage, charging, and weight.
Questions
Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, storage, charging, and weight.
iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26: which has the better battery?
iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPhone 16 Pro: up to 27 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh.
iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26: which has the better camera?
iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera hardware. iPhone 16 Pro: 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto. Samsung Galaxy S26: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 cost at launch?
iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 do not publish a comparable launch price figure. iPhone 16 Pro: $999 launch price. Samsung Galaxy S26: £879 UK RRP.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro technical specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026