Realme 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $999
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2047
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Realme 16 — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme 16 by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Realme 16 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (91/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Realme 16 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.