Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
63.5
88.7 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
86.0 ★
78.0
Gaming
61.5
86.9 ★
Overall
74.3
85.4 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A16
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
85.4/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A16
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A16
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A16
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2340
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Xclipse 960
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 25W wired
45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
200g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Gray, water green, midnight blue
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A16 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy A16 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 85.4/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A16 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A16 offers better value at PKR 54,999 with a value score of 3.3.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 54,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 330,000.
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