Apple256 GB
iPhone 16 Plus
6.7″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Main camera aperture
- iPhone 16 Plus: Fixed f/1.6 vs Galaxy S26+: Fixed f/1.8
- Chipset
- iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18 · 5-core GPU vs Galaxy S26+: Samsung Exynos 2600
- Published video playback
- iPhone 16 Plus: 27 hours vs Galaxy S26+: 31 hours
- Display resolution
- iPhone 16 Plus: 2796 × 1290 vs Galaxy S26+: 3120 × 1440
Samsung256 GB
Galaxy S26+
A 6.7-inch screen, without the Ultra size.
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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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Main camera aperture
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.
BOTH PHONES
Same screen diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7″
- Galaxy S26+
- 6.7″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Main camera aperture
In Visual factsiPhone 16 PlusFixed f/1.6
Galaxy S26+Fixed f/1.8
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesA variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 PlusApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy S26+Samsung Exynos 2600
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus27 hours
Galaxy S26+31 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+
Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBManufacturer 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+50 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephoto
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Physical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesCompare 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+6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 3120 × 1440 · adaptive up to 120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Exact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 PlusWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Galaxy S26+Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6.0 · NFC · UWB
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+
Exact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBThe named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.
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Update support
iPhone 16 PlusA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Galaxy S26+Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launch
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+
Major-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 PlusiOS
Galaxy S26+Android 16 · One UI 8.5
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+
Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesLaunch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Galaxy S26+USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26+
Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBCheck 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+4900 mAh typical · up to 31 hours local video · up to 69% charge in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter
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+
Typical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesManufacturer 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+3120 × 1440
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Plus12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy S26+12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
The separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Dedicated native telephoto reach
iPhone 16 Plus0×
Galaxy S26+3×
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+
Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone 16 PlusOLED
Galaxy S26+Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Explicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits
Galaxy S26+2600 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26+
Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.
Galaxy S26+ 256GB — SpecificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16 Plus2
Galaxy S26+3
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesCompare 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+158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (4)
Height
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 mm
Galaxy S26+158.4 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 16 Plus7.8 mm
Galaxy S26+7.3 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus199 g
Galaxy S26+190 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26+
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
iPhone 16 Plus77.8 mm
Galaxy S26+75.8 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB storage
Galaxy S26+12 GB RAM · 256 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 specificationsGalaxy S26+
Exact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBA 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+UK SM-S947BZVDEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIM
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+
Actual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (48)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Galaxy S26+Not 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+
The table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence 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+Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26+
General Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
The exact SKU table gives rear-system OIS but does not attach it to every lens. Lens-specific proof remains separate.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence 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+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26+
Rear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence 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+Not 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+
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+4900 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26+
Direct typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence 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+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26+
45 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence 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+Not 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+
The source publishes a different endpoint. It does not establish a 0–50% time, and no linear interpolation is used.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+120 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 specificationsGalaxy S26+
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+12 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 specificationsGalaxy S26+
Explicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage technology
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
The exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Samsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.
Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Explicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+7 years
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Promised OS version upgrades
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+7
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
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+Not 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+
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+Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26+
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+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
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+6.0
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published wired charge test duration
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+30 minutes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Around 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published wired charge endpoint
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+69%
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 45 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published CPU clock groups
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+3.8 GHz · 3.26 GHz · 2.76 GHz
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Multiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published CPU core count
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+10
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26+Not 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+
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+Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Exact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual eSIM support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Explicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus1600 nits
Galaxy S26+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
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+No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence 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+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
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+Not 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+
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM technology
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
The exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+1200 cycles
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Manufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone 16 Plus460 ppi
Galaxy S26+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+
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.
Built-in Privacy Display
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Samsung explicitly says only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Manual activation, viewing-angle effects and residual visibility limits apply; it is not an AI feature or a privacy guarantee.
Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKUEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Galaxy S26+Not 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+
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated minimum battery capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+4755 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
The manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 8K recording maximum
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+30 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Camera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
User-removable battery
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
The exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy S26+Not 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+
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security update end date
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+2033-02-28
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
Explicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence 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+Not 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+
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US model distinction
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26+
This UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy S26+Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S26+
The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Galaxy S26+Not 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+
Named wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
10 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs82 specificationsiPhone 16 PlusGalaxy S26+
iPhone 16 PlusGalaxy S26+WeightDiffers
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
190g
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.8mm
75.8mm
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
7.3mm
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm (height × width × depth)Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
HeightDiffers
Sources
160.9 mm
158.4 mmLabelled height.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabExplicit Touchscreen Bar form.
Colour
Sources
Galaxy S26+No source recorded
Ultramarine
Not verified
Screen size
Sources
6.7″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.7″
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+Galaxy S26+ 256GB — Specifications
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
2600 nits
Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120HzUp-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
Display specificationDiffers
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 3120 × 1440 · adaptive up to 120 HzExact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2796 × 1290
3120 × 1440Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Built-in Privacy Display
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
NoSamsung explicitly says only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Manual activation, viewing-angle effects and residual visibility limits apply; it is not an AI feature or a privacy guarantee.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
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×Dedicated telephoto reach · Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
3
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Yes8K recording · The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Camera systemDiffers
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
50 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephotoPhysical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocusThe separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesExplicit front autofocus Yes.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table gives rear-system OIS but does not attach it to every lens. Lens-specific proof remains separate.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesExplicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
YesExplicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Main-camera aperture controlDiffers
Sources
Fixed f/1.6
Fixed f/1.8Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verifiedThe table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verifiedGeneral Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No 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+No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Optical-quality reach
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.
2×Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
Rear 8K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsCamera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
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.
31 hours
Published local-video playback · Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesNamed wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
Battery and chargingDiffers
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 mAh typical · up to 31 hours local video · up to 69% charge in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapterTypical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No 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+No source recorded
100 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
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 verifiedThe source publishes a different endpoint. It does not establish a 0–50% time, and no linear interpolation is used.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
4900 mAhDirect typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Published wireless charging maximum
Sources
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verifiedNamed wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No 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+No 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
Wireless PowerShare
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesExplicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Rated minimum battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
4755 mAhThe manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Published wired charge endpoint
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
69%Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 45 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Published wired charge test duration
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
30 minutesAround 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
User-removable battery
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
NoThe exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
1200 cyclesManufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished security update term · Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
Update supportDiffers
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.
Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launchMajor-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Android 16 · One UI 8.5Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
Promised OS version upgrades
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
7Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Samsung Exynos 2600UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
12 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
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-S947BZVDEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIMActual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GBExplicit internal capacity; available free space changes with software.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
12 GBExplicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExplicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
No
NoExplicit physical Nano-SIM support.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
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-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Device unlock
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No 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 7 · Bluetooth 6.0 · NFC · UWBExact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No 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+No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy S26+No 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+No source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoEarjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Galaxy S26+Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 Series
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoSamsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.
Published CPU core count
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
10Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Published CPU clock groups
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
3.8 GHz · 3.26 GHz · 2.76 GHzMultiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
2033-02-28Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
6.0Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
eSIM support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Dual eSIM support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Stereo support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Samsung DeX support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified45 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedRear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
RAM technology
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThis UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
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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+
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight190 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
SamsungWidth75.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
SamsungThickness7.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
SamsungDisplay size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightness2,600 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence
Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.
Samsung Business UKClaimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
SamsungPublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
SamsungWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
SamsungReverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
SamsungHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
SamsungExpandable storageNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.
Samsung UKIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
SamsungPixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
SamsungSamsungNative telephoto reach3×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
SamsungSamsungClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
SamsungSamsungRear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
Samsung8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
SamsungManufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung Newsroom UK
All sources6
- Galaxy S26+ 256GB — SpecificationsSamsung Business UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone YetSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 21 Sept 2026
- Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesSamsung UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S947BZVDEUBSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKUSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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