Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has better resolution of 2480 x 1200 than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11498 | Rs. 99990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M16 5G is Rs. 11498. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is Rs. 99990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus's 6.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.07% than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G's ~ 81.5%. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M16 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M16 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M16 | Galaxy S26 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2025 | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1200 x 2480 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | ~ 91.07% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | 800 nits Peak Brightness | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 4000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | One UI 8 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |