Galaxy S26 vs Realme 16 Pro+ 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2026

Galaxy S26

84/ 100

Launch MSRP$899 USD

Realme

Realme 16 Pro+ 5G

92/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Realme 16 Pro+ 5G BETTER THAN Galaxy S26?

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Galaxy S26

Realme 16 Pro+ 5GWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy S26	Realme 16	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,300 mAh	7,000 mAh	+7,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.3"	6.8"	6.8"
Chassis Weight	167g	N/A	167g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S26:

✓832g lighter chassis (167g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9100 lower launch MSRP ($899 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Realme 16 Pro+ 5G:

✓Larger 7,000 mAh battery capacity (+2,700 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S26	Realme 16 Pro+ 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Realme 16 Pro+ 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.3"	6.8"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (409 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,600 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy S26 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	512 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S26 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50 MP, 50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Ultra-wide + Telephoto
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy S26 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm	N/A
Weight	167 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Realme 16 Pro+ 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,300 mAh	7,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	6.0	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$899	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Realme 16 Pro+ 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Realme 16 Pro+ 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy S26:

Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to choose Realme 16 Pro+ 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 84.0 · Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+2,700 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S26 vs Realme 16 Pro+ 5G

Which is better: Galaxy S26 or Realme 16 Pro+ 5G?

Realme 16 Pro+ 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.0/100 compared to Galaxy S26 (84.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 84.0 and Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+2,700 mAh more).