SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 87999 | Rs. 15999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G is Rs. 87999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15999.
Display comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 86%. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | February 25, 2026 | October 14th, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | Privacy Display | 800 nIts Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | |
| 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) | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8.5 | OneUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6 nm | |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| 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 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| 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 | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |