Samsung Galaxy S Ultra SM-S918B/DS Phantom Black 256GB
Samsung
61 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Compact
Business
Battery Life
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S Ultra SM-S918B/DS | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | — | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1750 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 3.36★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 200 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 2x |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | 45W Super Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | — | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S Ultra SM-S918B/DS Phantom Black 256GB
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.