Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
58.1Performance44
38.4Display28.6
60Battery48.3
67.5Portability77.5
6 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and battery (+12). Samsung Galaxy Book6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 48
- 122% higher charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 68
- 18% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+14% | 61 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.43 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 14.9 mm+3% |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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