Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3692mAh, 40W | 4900mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Cobalt Violet, Black, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹82,900 | ₹1,19,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 516 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Weight | 177 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Colour-infused Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 | Exynos 2600 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Deca-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Xclipse 960 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
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| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | Best Face | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction | 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | Face unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 40 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
