Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 1,915,175); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2880
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 1915175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3582 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.