Dell XPS 16 (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
58.1Performance38
38.4Display23.1
60Battery38.7
67.5Portability73.2
9 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+20). Samsung Galaxy Book4 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 38
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 39
- 122% higher charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 68
- 11% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+69% | 296 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) | LPDDR4X (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 Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,903+7%Top 32% | 2,720Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,943+88%Top 28% | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+30% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.55 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 15.4 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 1MP (720p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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