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; estimated prices are $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 550,018); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 183g).
Realme 16
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $199 vs $799
- Better camera (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2047
- Lighter: 162g vs 183g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 25W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Price | $199 | $799 |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 16 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Realme 16 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Realme 16 is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (60/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (97/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (96/100 vs 55/100).
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 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.