Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
6.7″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Chipset
- iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18 · 5-core GPU vs Galaxy S26 FE: Samsung Exynos 2500
- Front camera autofocus
- iPhone 16 Plus: Yes vs Galaxy S26 FE: No
- Published video playback
- iPhone 16 Plus: 27 hours vs Galaxy S26 FE: 29 hours
- Display resolution
- iPhone 16 Plus: 2796 × 1290 vs Galaxy S26 FE: 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Samsung
Galaxy S26 FE
6.7″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 2500
128 GB · Pistachio · UK SM-S741BLGDEUBFull product profile
PistachioListed configurations: iPhone 16 Plus 256 GB, Galaxy S26 FE 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 256 GB.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
BOTH PHONES
Same screen diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7″
- Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 PlusApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy S26 FESamsung Exynos 2500
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENo
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus27 hours
Galaxy S26 FE29 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 16 Plus48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Galaxy S26 FERear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16 Plus6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
Galaxy S26 FE6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
Measured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 PlusWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Galaxy S26 FEWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 8 more verified differences
Update support
iPhone 16 PlusA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Galaxy S26 FESecurity updates until 30 September 2033
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Galaxy S26 FEUSB Type-C; USB 2.0
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 16 PlusUp to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Galaxy S26 FE4900 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 16 Plus2796 × 1290
Galaxy S26 FE1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Plus12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy S26 FE12.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Dedicated native telephoto reach
iPhone 16 Plus0×
Galaxy S26 FE3×
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone 16 PlusOLED
Galaxy S26 FEDynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16 Plus2
Galaxy S26 FE3
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Galaxy S26 FE161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (4)
Height
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 mm
Galaxy S26 FE161.6 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 16 Plus7.8 mm
Galaxy S26 FE7.4 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus199 g
Galaxy S26 FE193 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus77.8 mm
Galaxy S26 FE76.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage capacity
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB
Galaxy S26 FE128 GB
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB storage
Galaxy S26 FE8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 PlusUK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Galaxy S26 FEUK SM-S741BLGDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
US A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersGalaxy S26 FE
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (80)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16 PlusFixed f/1.6
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus30 fps
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE4900 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE45 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
Samsung FAQ claim of 45 W wired charging (15 W wireless is stated separately); the spec lists a 10–45 W required charger power. Samsung does not say a charger is included; charge times have not been independently measured.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBSamsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16 Plus30 minutes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE8 GB
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 FE
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Android OS upgrade commitment
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE7 upgrades
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 FE
Up to seven major Android OS upgrades from launch software (One UI 9 based on Android 17); not seven upgrades remaining from a later purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 PlusiOS
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16 Plus100 hours
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone 16 PlusFace ID
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FECorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 FE
Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus1600 nits
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
iPhone 16 Plus2×
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone 16 Plus460 ppi
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G FDD LTE
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G TDD LTE
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEB38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G FDD Sub6
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEN1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G SDL Sub6
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEN75(1500+)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G TDD Sub6
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Available Storage (GB)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE102.0
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Version
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEBluetooth v5.4
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour Depth (Main Display)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE16M
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Earjack
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEUSB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Energy Efficiency Class
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEA
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form Factor
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FETouchscreen Bar
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - F Number
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEF2.2
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Resolution
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE12.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Infra
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location Technology
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MHL
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENo
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE1200
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Mobile TV
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENo
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Number of SIM
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEDual-SIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEAndroid
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
PC Sync.
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FESmart Switch (PC version)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE10 / 45
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEF1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Flash
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Zoom
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEOptical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENo
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX Support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM size
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM Slot Type
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FESIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Slow Motion
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SmartThings Support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo Support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Interface
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEUSB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Version
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEUSB 2.0
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Playing Resolution
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEUHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Recording Resolution
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEUHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi Direct
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 FE
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16 Plus24 hours
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FE
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26 FE
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
6 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs110 specificationsiPhone 16 PlusGalaxy S26 FE
iPhone 16 PlusGalaxy S26 FEWeightDiffers
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
193g
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.8mm
76.9mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
7.4mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
160.9 mm
161.6 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Ultramarine
Pistachio
Form Factor
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
Screen size
Sources
6.7″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
2000 nitsOutdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2796 × 1290
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
3×From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
3
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Yes
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12.0 MP
Front Camera - Auto FocusDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Yes
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Yes
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
29 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
4900 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
24 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
100 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
Not verified
Supported wired charging power
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
45 WSamsung FAQ claim of 45 W wired charging (15 W wireless is stated separately); the spec lists a 10–45 W required charger power. Samsung does not say a charger is included; charge times have not been independently measured.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
4900 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
25 WThe current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
10 / 45
Update policyDiffers
Sources
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Security updates until 30 September 2033This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 FESamsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page
Not verified
7 upgradesUp to seven major Android OS upgrades from launch software (One UI 9 based on Android 17); not seven upgrades remaining from a later purchase.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Samsung Exynos 2500Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK SM-S741BLGDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
128 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
8 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protection
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FESamsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Device unlock
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
£699Samsung UK price for this configuration in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
102.0
Number of SIM
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
5G SDL Sub6
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
N75(1500+)
USB Interface
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.4
NFC
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
PC Sync.
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Removable
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 FESamsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26 FENo source recorded
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Memory card support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16 Plus
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth77.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 Plus — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight193 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width76.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
SamsungClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68.
SamsungRAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
- Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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