Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Price in Pakistan

Side-by-side comparison of verified market prices, camera megapixels, battery life, display quality, and processor benchmark scores in Pakistan.

✓ Head-to-Head Comparison: • PriceCR Hardware Benchmark Lab
Apple iPhone 16 Pro design and comparison in Pakistan

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Rs 283,999

🏆 PriceCR Score: 82/100

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Samsung Galaxy S26 design and comparison in Pakistan

Samsung Galaxy S26

Rs 300,999

🏆 PriceCR Score: 71/100

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⚖️ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Apple iPhone 16 Pro starts from Rs 283,999, saving approximately Rs 17,000 over Samsung Galaxy S26 (Rs 300,999). Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro for superior price-to-performance, or Samsung Galaxy S26 if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

  • ✓ More affordable by Rs 17,000 (6% lower price)
  • ✓ Powered by Apple A18 Pro

Why choose Samsung Galaxy S26?

  • ✓ Higher battery capacity (4300 mAh vs 3582 mAh)
  • ✓ Faster wired fast charging (25W vs 20W)
  • ✓ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP vs 48MP)
  • ✓ Lighter in-hand weight (167g vs 199g)

🏆 Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

Standardized 0–100 evaluations across display, camera, performance, battery, and overall value.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro (82/100) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 95 | Samsung: 95
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 84 | Samsung: 86
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 96 | Samsung: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 91 | Samsung: 57
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 59 | Samsung: 59
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 62 | Samsung: 55

✨ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

🎮 Best for High-FPS Gaming
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Scores 91/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

📸 Best for Photography & Video
Samsung Galaxy S26

Scores 86/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

⚡ Battery & Fast Charging King
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Scores 59/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

💰 Best Price-to-Performance Value
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Scores 62/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

📡 Pakistan 4G LTE & 5G Ready Carrier Compatibility

Official network frequency check for Jazz, Zong, Telenor, and Ufone networks in Pakistan.

Jazz 4G LTE Full Support
Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 3 (1800MHz), Band 8
Zong 4G LTE Full Support
Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 3 (1800MHz)
Telenor Pakistan Full Support
Band 5 (850MHz) / Band 3 (1800MHz)
Ufone 4G Full Support
Band 3 (1800MHz) / Band 8 (900MHz)
PTA DIRBS Verification Tip: Both devices can be verified for legal IMEI registration by sending SMS with 15-digit IMEI to 8484 or checking on dirbs.pta.gov.pk before completing purchase.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26
Starting Verified Price Rs 283,999
at PriceOye & Retail Stores Advantage
Rs 300,999
at PriceOye & Retail Stores
Display & Refresh Rate 6.3 inches (97.2 cm2), LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz 6.3 inches (16 cm), Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Display Resolution 1206x2622 px (FHD+) 1080x2340 px (FHD+)
Processor / Chipset Apple A18 Pro Exynos 2600
RAM & Internal Storage 8 GB RAM | 128 GB Storage 12 GB RAM | 256 GB Storage
Rear Primary Camera 48 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 12 MP, f/2.8, Periscope Telephoto Camera, 48 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 10 MP, f/2.4, Telephoto Camera, 12 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
Battery & Fast Charging 3582 mAh - Fast, 20W: 50 % in 30 minutes 4300 mAh - 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min Advantage
5G Network Support 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Operating System iOS v18 Android v16
Build, Weight & Protection 199 grams, Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5), IP68 167 grams, Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, IP68 Advantage

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?

Both Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 have distinct advantages in Pakistan. Apple iPhone 16 Pro starts from Rs 283,999, whereas Samsung Galaxy S26 starts from Rs 300,999. Apple iPhone 16 Pro offers better value for money by being Rs 17,000 cheaper. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Apple iPhone 16 Pro is priced about Rs 17,000 lower than Samsung Galaxy S26 based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro features 48 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 12 MP, f/2.8, Periscope Telephoto Camera, 48 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera with a 3582 mAh. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S26 comes with 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 10 MP, f/2.4, Telephoto Camera, 12 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera and a 4300 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.