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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.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores higher (62/100 vs 61). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26 (72 vs 65).
- Smart: Samsung Galaxy S26 (67 vs 63).
- Premium: Samsung Galaxy S26 (63), the only one of the two scored.
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Samsung Galaxy S26 (89), the only one of the two scored.
- Lasting a long time between charges: Apple iPhone 16 Plus (74 vs 43).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S26 (86 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 | 62/100 | 61/100 |
| Performance | 82/100 | 86/100 |
| Battery | 74/100 | 43/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 50/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | 33/100 | 33/100 |
| Fast charging | < 5/100 | 7/100 |
| Brightness | 31/100 | 45/100 |
| Updates | 75/100 | 90/100 |
| Camera | not measured | 89/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | $785 View offer |
- Samsung Galaxy S26 · $785Track price
And if neither?
OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26 (77 vs 67) for a lower new price ($699 vs $785).