Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Light Blue 256GB
Samsung
86 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Compact
Rugged
Business
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | 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 Pro | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | A19 Pro | 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 | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | 3x |
| Video | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,422 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 | Water resistant | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | — | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S26 Light Blue 256GB
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong camera (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Apple iPhone 17 Pro wins 9 specs while Samsung Galaxy S26 wins 10.