Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB
Samsung
89 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its exceptional speed, lightweight design, and impressive battery life lasting up to three days. The camera quality is highlighted as great for family photos, and the smooth, bright screen enhances the experience. While some note the camera is good but not amazing, overall it is considered a solid, fast, and well-sized phone that outperforms previous models like the S22.
Pros
- Exceptional speed and performance
- Long battery life up to 3 days
- Great camera quality for photos
- Smooth and bright display
- Lightweight and comfortable size
Cons
- Camera good but not amazing for some
- Limited number of reviews available
Performance speed 4
Battery life 4
Camera quality 4
Display quality 2
Design and size 3
Ease of transfer 1
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Foldable
Flagship
Battery Life
Photography
Rugged
Compact
Business
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | A19 |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.74★ | — |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 3x★ | 2x |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,900 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Apple iPhone 17 Black 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
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB0.075score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB0.093score per dollar
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins 10 specs while Apple iPhone 17 wins 9.
