iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Battery and ChargingSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AppleiPhone 17 5.0(1) |  SamsungSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 40 W | 60 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1440x3120 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 5-core GPU | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | No data | UFS 4.1 |
| Manufacturing Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.4 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 2x | 5x |
| Telephoto Resolution | No data | 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 40 W | 60 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 177 g | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Titanium |
| Back Surface | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Dual SIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | No data |
| Biyometrik | Face ID | In-Screen Fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | Android |
| Version | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| Interface | No data | One UI 8.5 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on 7 of 9 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.