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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • 200 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 26,500Out of Stock
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Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G

Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G

  • 168 g.
  • 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • 6.78 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T7300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 24,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4GKSh 25,800
Samsung Galaxy A26 5GKSh 27,000
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Our quick verdict

The Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G has a bigger battery (6,000 mAh) and a brighter screen, scrolls more smoothly (144 Hz) and runs newer Android 15, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G charges faster (25 W).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
200 g
Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G
168 g

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G
144 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
About 6.7 inch screen
Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G
6.78 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G
Unisoc T7300 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G
6,000 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 25 W (vs 18 W).

Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP65 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).
  • Brighter display: up to 4,500 nits (vs 800).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 32 MP (vs 13 MP).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.78-inch OLED display, 144 Hz
Camera50 MP main camera1.5K-class physical panel
PerformanceExynos 1330 processorUnisoc T7300 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
BrandSamsungitel
ModelGalaxy A16 5GSuper 26 Ultra
Announced2024, October 072025, September 05
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, October 25Available. Released 2025, September 15
Model numbersSM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1—
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head)     0.94 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)6.8 mm thickness
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)168 g (5.93 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches; AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, PWM, HDR, 4500 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1.5K-class physical panel; displayed content resolution depends on input signal source and algorithms
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)1B colors, 144Hz, PWM, HDR, 4500 nits (peak); 144Hz requires an OTA update
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display technology—AMOLED
Display size—6.78 inches
Refresh rate—144Hz (requires an OTA update)
Brightness—4500 nits (peak)
HDR formats—HDR

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Unisoc T7300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MP2
User interface—itel OS 15
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)—
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)—
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm32 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Wide camera—50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), AF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
Battery5000 mAh6000 mAh
Charging25W wired18W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 15, itel OS 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlockedLTE
5G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectYes
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) Drop resistant up to 1.5m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), unspecified sensors
ColorsBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light GreenSilver, Blue, Gold, Silver/Gold
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
PerformanceAnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) 3DMark: 360 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display824 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-25.7 LUFS (Very good)—
BatteryActive use score 12:08h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GItel Super S26 Ultra 4G
EnergyClass B—
Battery43:30h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.7 and 6.78 inches).

In summary

For most buyers the Itel Super S26 Ultra 4G is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G makes sense if you want faster charging.

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