Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy S26 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A16

One UI 7

Starting priceRs. 61,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

Samsung Galaxy S26

Android

Starting priceRs. 298,999

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery4300 mAh (Typical)

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Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy S26 lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceSamsung Galaxy A16Rs. 237,000 less

Battery capacitySamsung Galaxy A165,000 mAh listed capacity

Lighter bodySamsung Galaxy S2633 g lighter

Mobile networkSamsung Galaxy S26Includes listed 5G support

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16	Samsung Galaxy S26
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 61,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Light Green, Gray \| PK: 6GB / 256GB, Rs. 54,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Light Green, Gray	PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 298,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White \| PK: 12GB / 512GB, Rs. 357,979, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White
Price	Rs. 61,999	Rs. 298,999
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Black, Light Green, Gray	Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-11-08	2026-02-25
Security Updates Until	2031-08-31	2033-02-28
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Samsung	Samsung
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year Warranty
Official Website	https://www.samsung.com/pk/smartphones/galaxy-a16/	https://www.samsung.com
OS	One UI 7	Android
Android Version	Android 14	N/A
Performance
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	N/A
CPU	Octa-core (2.2GHz, 2.0GHz)	Deca-Core (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	N/A
Benchmark	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Score	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	N/A
Display
Size	6.7 inches	6.3 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)	2340 x 1080 (FHD+)
PPI Density	385	N/A
Refresh Rate	N/A	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm	149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight	200 g	167 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid)	Nano-SIM (4FF) + eSIM
IP Rating	IP54	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	4300 mAh (Typical)
Charging	25W Super Fast Charging	N/A
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4)	50 MP (F1.8) + 10 MP (F2.4) + 12 MP (F2.2)
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.0	12 MP, F2.2
Back Camera Count	3	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p@30fps	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	N/A
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Auto Focus, OIS, Optical Zoom 3x, Optical Quality Zoom 2x (Adaptive Pixel), Digital Zoom up to 30x, Slow Motion 240fps FHD
Zoom	Digital Zoom up to 10x	3x Optical Zoom, 30x Digital Zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / WCDMA / LTE	2G GSM / 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE / 5G Sub6
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz), EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.4
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)	USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted)	Fingerprint Sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor