Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Apple iPhone 17
79
Beebom Score
87
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4300mAh, 25W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 25, 2026 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 10, 2026 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹87,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 411 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Weight | 167 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2600 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Deca-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, Best Face | Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Signal Processor, AI Stickers, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist | AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR10+ | 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 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 |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| 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 | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
