Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+50MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3692mAh, 40W | 5000mAh, 60W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Software | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, 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 | ₹1,39,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 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 | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Weight | 177 grams | 214 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Back | Colour-infused Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| 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 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| 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, Laser Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| 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, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 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, Audio Eraser, 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 Ultra
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 40 W | 60 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| 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) |
