Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Huawei Nova 16s Pro
Quick Comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 16s Pro has better resolution of 2856 x 1320 than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Huawei Nova 16s Pro has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Huawei Nova 16s Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.84 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 39990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 03, 2026. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 16s Pro is Rs. 39990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Huawei Nova 16s Pro's 6.84 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Huawei Nova 16s Pro has LTPO OLED Screen type. Huawei's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Huawei's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.7%.
Memory comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Huawei Nova 16s Pro has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 16s Pro 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 S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Huawei Nova 16s Pro |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS, SM-S741BLGB | CRS-LX9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 7 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | August 27, 2026 | September 03, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C-to-C), Ejection Pin, and Quick Start Guide. | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.9 x 161.6 x 7.4 mm | 78 x 163 x 7.1 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 218 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Body Material | Aluminum Alloy Frame (Frame) | |
| Colors | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio | Black, Blue/Pink, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO OLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.84 inches, 1320 x 2856 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.7% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Kunlun Glass |
| Brightness | 1900 nits (HBM) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Features | HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,291,721 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 92,198 Read: 2214.2MB/s / Write: 1900 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 7,693 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,192 (Single Core) 17,682 (OpenCL) 20,817 (Vulkan) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display Optical |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Next-gen Galaxy AI, My Fancam, Audio Eraser, Photo Assist, Document Scan | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Samsung DeX Support, KNOX PRIVACY | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚ (ultrawide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30x, NIGHTOGRAPHY, PROVISUAL ENGINE | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | One UI 9 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2500 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Deca Core Processor | |
| Core Details | 3.3 GHz, 2.74 GHz, 2.36 GHz, 1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Xclipse 950 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 100W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |