Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Galaxy S26 wins on screen, chip speed and camera. We recommend the Galaxy S26 over the iPhone 16, and it costs ₦20k less.
Prices and specs side by side. Prices checked 12 Oct 2026.
Rows won
0 vs 6
out of 12 rows
Apple
iPhone 16
from ₦1.1m
Same price as earlier this month
Samsung
Galaxy S26
from ₦1.08m
Same price as earlier this month
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | ₦1,100,000 (128GB, new) | Stronger: ₦1,080,000 (12GB/256GB, new) |
| Screen | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556 x 1179, 60Hz | Stronger: 6.3" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2340, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Stronger: Samsung Exynos 2600 (international) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US/China) |
| Main camera | 48MP + 12MP ultra wide | Stronger: 50MP + 10MP + 12MP |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP |
| Battery | Up to 22 hours video playback | 4,300mAh |
| Charging | Wired fast charge (50% in about 30 min with 20W+ adapter), 25W MagSafe | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Water / dust | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 170g | Stronger: 167g |
| 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 Galaxy S26 is about ₦20k cheaper at today's lowest prices.
iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 doesn't come out ahead on any spec row here, so it comes down to price.
Galaxy S26
Choose the Galaxy S26 for its screen, faster chip and main camera.
Size compared
Front and side outlines drawn to scale from the official dimensions.