Samsung Galaxy S26 5G VS Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Full side-by-side hardware evaluation, live merchant offers, and value-for-money verdict.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 5G

₹87,999 on Flipkart

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Apple

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

₹79,900 on Flipkart

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Key Winner Highlights

Price Advantage Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Cheaper by ₹8,099 across tracked stores.

Side-by-Side Specifications Matrix

Feature / Specification	Samsung Galaxy S26 5G	Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pricing & Key Identifiers
Verified Lowest Price Differs	₹87,999	₹79,900 Save ₹8,099
Brand Differs	Samsung	Apple
📱 Display & Screen
Display Size Differs	16.0 cm (6.3 inch)	17.02 cm (6.7 inch)
Resolution Differs	2340 x 1080 pixels	2796 x 1290 Pixels
Display Technology Differs	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	All Screen OLED Display
Refresh Rate & Features Differs	15.93 Centimeters (6.3"Inch) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, FHD+ Resolution with 2340 x 1080 Pixels , 411 PPI with 16M Colors and 120Hz Refresh Rate	Dynamic Island, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 (Typical), 1,000 nits Max Brightness (Typical), 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor), 1 nits Minimum Brightness, Fingerprint Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously
🚀 Performance & Storage
Processor / Chipset Differs	2600	A18 Chip, 6 Core Processor
CPU Cores Differs	Deca Core	Hexa Core
Internal Storage Differs	256 GB +128 GB More Storage	128 GB
Operating System Differs	Android 16	iOS 18
📸 Camera System
Rear Camera Setup Differs	50MP + 12MP	48MP + 12MP
Rear Camera Features Differs	Slow Motion, Pro Video, Photo, Dual Recording, Hyperlapse, Food, Single Take, Portrait, Video, Panorama, Night, Pro, Portrait Video	Dual Camera Setup: 48MP Fusion Camera (Focal Length: 26mm, f/1.6 Aperture, Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, Support for Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP)) + 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (Focal Length: 13mm, f/2.4 Aperture, FOV: 120 Degree, 100% Focus Pixels), 2x Optical Zoom-in, 2x Optical Zoom Out, 4x Optical Zoom Range, Camera Control, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Camera Features: Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Upto 63MP), Latest Generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, Macro Photography, Wide Color Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Lens Correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced Red Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG
Front / Selfie Camera Identical	12MP Front Camera	12MP Front Camera
Front Camera Features Differs	Fixed Focus	12MP TrueDepth Camera Setup: (f/1.9 Aperture), Camera Feature: Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Animoji and Memoji, Night Mode, Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Lens Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, 4K Dolby Video Recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, Cinematic Mode Upto 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Slo Mo Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps, Timelapse Video With Stabilization, Night Mode Timelapse, QuickTake Video Upto 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Cinematic Video Stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p), Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording
Video Recording Differs	@30fps \| UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)	Rear Camera: 4K (at 24 fps/ 25 fps/ 30 fps/ 60 fps), 1080P (at 240p /120 fps/60 fps/30 fps/ 25 fps), 720P (at 30 fps) \| Front Camera: 4K (at 24 fps/ 25 fps/ 30 fps/ 60 fps), 1080P (at 120 fps/60 fps/30 fps/ 25 fps)
Camera Flash Differs	Back LED Flash	Rear: True Tone Flash \| Front: Retina Flash
Optical Zoom Identical	Yes	Yes
🔋 Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity Differs	4300 mAh	Built-in (All-Day Battery Life)
📡 Connectivity & Networks
Network & 5G Support Differs	3G, 2G, 4G VOLTE, 5G, 4G	4G, 4G VOLTE, 5G, 2G, 3G
SIM Slots Differs	Dual Sim	Dual Sim(Nano + eSIM)
Wi-Fi Identical	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Differs	v5.4	v5.3
NFC Identical	Yes	Yes
GPS Identical	Yes	Yes
OTG Support Differs	Yes	No
🛠️ Build, Sensors & Details
Sensors Differs	Geomagnetic Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor	Barometer, High-G Accelerometer, Dual Ambient Light Sensors, High Dynamic Range Gyro, Proximity Sensor, Face ID
Dimensions & Weight Differs	167 g	199 g
Colors Identical	White	White
Audio / Speakers Differs	USB Type C	Built-in Stereo Speaker
In The Box Differs	1 x Handset, 1 x Data Cable (Type C to C), 1 x Sim Ejection Pin	Documentation, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Handset