Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iQOO 16
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than iQOO 16. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than iQOO 16 which has resolution of 3168 x 1440. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | iQOO 16 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.89 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 159990 | Rs. 74990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The cost of iQOO 16 is Rs. 74990.
Display comparison
iQOO 16 has screen size of 6.89 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Screen type where as iQOO 16 has LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 566 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 505 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 16 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 16's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses iQOO 16's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO 16 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 Ultra's 12 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | iQOO 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948U) | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 17, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 566 PPI | ~ 505 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | 6000nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | USB Type-C | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68+IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure, Astro, Tilt Shift, Fish eye |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | Funtouch OS 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7500 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 150W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |