Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The iPhone 16 wins on lighter build; the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on screen, chip speed and camera. We recommend the Galaxy S26 Ultra over the iPhone 16.
Prices and specs side by side. Prices checked 12 Oct 2026.
Rows won
2 vs 4
out of 12 rows
Apple
iPhone 16
from ₦1.1m
Same price as earlier this month
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
from ₦1.58m
Same price as earlier this month
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Stronger: ₦1,100,000 (128GB, new) | ₦1,580,000 (12GB/256GB, new) |
| Screen | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556 x 1179, 60Hz | Stronger: 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X (LTPO), 1440 x 3120, 120Hz, Privacy Display |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Stronger: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Main camera | 48MP + 12MP ultra wide | Stronger: 200MP + 50MP (5x periscope) + 10MP (3x telephoto) + 50MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP |
| Battery | Up to 22 hours video playback | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | Wired fast charge (50% in about 30 min with 20W+ adapter), 25W MagSafe | 60W wired, 25W wireless |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Water / dust | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | Stronger: 170g | 214g |
| Released | September 2024 | Stronger: March 2026 |
● marks the stronger phone on that row. Chips are only compared when both phones are in the same class. The iPhone 16 is about ₦480k cheaper at today's lowest prices.
iPhone 16
Choose the iPhone 16 for its lighter body.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra for its screen, faster chip and main camera.
Size compared
Front and side outlines drawn to scale from the official dimensions.