Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 White 256GB
Samsung
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy S26 White 256GB
78 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy S26 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its camera, battery life, display, and overall performance. Many note it as a significant upgrade from older models, and one user even survived running over it with a truck. However, a few negative experiences include a faulty alarm, a delivery issue, and a desire for better battery life compared to previous models.
Pros
- Excellent camera quality
- Great battery life
- Fast performance
- Premium display
- Durable build
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- Faulty alarm on some units
- Delivery issues
- Price is high
- Settings are hidden
Camera quality 6
Battery life 5
Performance 5
Display 4
Durability 3
Ai features 2
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
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Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 2600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | A19 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU Cores | 6★ | — |
| CPU Speed | — | 4.74★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 3x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 4,300 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | — | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S26 White 256GB
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong camera (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.