Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs realme 16 Pro 5G
Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and realme 16 Pro 5G side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Android
Starting priceRs. 425,999
Memory12GB / 256GB
Battery5000 mAh (Typical)
realme 16 Pro 5G
realme UI 7.0
Starting priceINR 35,999
Memory8GB / 128GB
Battery7000 mAh (typ) / 6830 mAh (rated)
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The important differences at a glance
realme 16 Pro 5G leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.
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 S26 Ultra | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Variants & Pricing | ||
| All Variants | PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 425,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | PK: 12GB / 512GB, Rs. 489,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, INR 35,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, INR 37,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, INR 40,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey |
| Price | Rs. 425,999 | INR 35,999 |
| PTA Approved | Yes | N/A |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | INR |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2026-02-25 | 2026-04-01 |
| Security Updates Until | 2033-02-28 | N/A |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Realme |
| Warranty | 1 Year Warranty | 1 Year |
| Official Website | https://www.samsung.com | N/A |
| OS | Android | realme UI 7.0 |
| Android Version | N/A | Android 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | N/A | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G |
| CPU | Octa-Core (4.74GHz + 3.6GHz) | Octa-core (8 cores) |
| GPU | N/A | ARM Mali-G615 |
| Benchmark | N/A | AnTuTu |
| Benchmark Score | N/A | 0 |
| Benchmark Remarks | N/A | Strong mid-range performance with Dimensity 7300 Max, 144Hz AMOLED display and 200MP camera |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED, 1.07B colors, 144Hz, 6500 nits peak |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) | 1272 x 2772 pixels |
| PPI Density | N/A | 450 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm | 162.6 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (4FF) + eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh (Typical) | 7000 mAh (typ) / 6830 mAh (rated) |
| Charging | N/A | 80W wired, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 200 MP (F1.4) + 50 MP (F2.9) + 50 MP (F1.9) + 10 MP (F2.4) | 200 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, F2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.4 (wide) |
| Back Camera Count | 4 | 2 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 240fps |
| Front Video | N/A | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | Auto Focus, OIS, Optical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical Quality Zoom 2x and 10x (Adaptive Pixel), Digital Zoom up to 100x, Slow Motion 240fps FHD, 120fps FHD, 120fps UHD, S Pen Support | HDR, Night, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Slow motion, Dual-view video, Tilt-shift, Google Lens, Underwater, Document scanner |
| Zoom | 3x & 5x Optical Zoom, 100x Digital Zoom | Digital zoom supported |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 2G GSM / 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE FDD / 4G LTE TDD / 5G Sub6 FDD / 5G Sub6 TDD | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM) | Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz), EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint Sensor | In-display optical fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, color temperature sensor, compass, infrared remote control |
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