Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

₹1,39,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A16 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Display6.1", OLED, 120Hz6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front)200MP+50MP+50MP+10MP/12MP (Front)
Battery3200mAh, 20W5000mAh, 60W
RAM6GB12GB
Storage128GB256GB

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Recommended ForDisplay, Multimedia and SoftwarePerformance, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsSpace Black, Silver, Gold, Deep PurpleCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
LaunchSeptember 07, 2022February 25, 2026
AvailabilitySeptember 16, 2022March 10, 2026
Launch Price₹1,27,900₹1,39,999

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 14 Pro

TypeOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.1 inches6.9 inches
Resolution Width1179 pixels1440 pixels
Resolution Height2556 pixels3120 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi500 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KQHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits2600 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Weight206 grams214 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Armour 2.0
BackTextured Matt GlassGlass
SideStainless Steel FrameArmor Aluminium
Build QualityCeramic ShieldCorning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0
PortLightning USB 2.0USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Chipset BrandAppleQualcomm
Chipset NameA16 BionicSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Adreno 840

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Camera Resolution48 MP200 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP50 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-widePeriscope
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP50 MP
Camera 3 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth)Best Face, Laser Auto Focus
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video10-bit HDR, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording

Operating System

Software NameiOSAndroid
Software SkiniOSOne UI
OS Updates(Years)5 year(s)7 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI suggestions, Audio Eraser, Galaxy AI, Photo assist

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
FeaturesCinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), DIS, ProRAWFace unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+
Video1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps
Front Camera TypeWide

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Capacity3200 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed20 W60 W

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 4.0
RAM6 GB12 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM)
Network5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth5.36
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSSBeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)

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