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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (65/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26+ (73 vs 62).
- Smart: Samsung Galaxy S26+ (68 vs 62).
- Premium: Samsung Galaxy S26+ (65), the only one of the two scored.
By use
- Taking photos and videos: not scored for both.
- Lasting a long time between charges: Apple iPhone 16 Plus (74 vs 53).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S26+ (89 vs 82).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (33 and 33).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65/100 | 65/100 |
| Performance | 82/100 | 89/100 |
| Battery | 74/100 | 53/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 50/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | 33/100 | 33/100 |
| Fast charging | < 5/100 | 26/100 |
| Brightness | 31/100 | 45/100 |
| Updates | 75/100 | 100/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | $1,000 View offer |
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ · $1,000Track price
And if neither?
OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80 vs 68) for a lower new price ($699 vs $1,000).