Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 lines up the September 2025 iPhone 17 Pro with the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec score
5.0 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 is too close to call from published specs. Split the decision on the rows each phone leads.
Spec sheet
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onTie | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie |
| Chip | A19 Pro | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads |
| Memory | Not published | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie | 256GB, 512GBTie |
| Camera hardware | 48MP f/1.78 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality)Leads | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide |
| Optical zoom | 4xLeads | 3x |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 12MP |
| Battery | up to 33 hours video playback | 4,300 mAh |
| Charging | 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter. MagSafe, 50% in 30 minutes with a 30W adapterLeads | 25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Weight | 206 g | 167 gLeads |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window | 7 years of OS and security updates |
| Launch price | Not listed | £879 UK RRP |
| Software | iOS 27 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Who should buy which
Choose the iPhone 17 Pro if you want iOS 27. It leads on camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on chip and weight.
Questions
Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?
iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 is too close to call from published specs. Split the decision on the rows each phone leads.
iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26: which has the better battery?
iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPhone 17 Pro: up to 33 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh.
iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26: which has the better camera?
iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera hardware. iPhone 17 Pro: 48MP f/1.78 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality). Samsung Galaxy S26: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 cost at launch?
iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 do not publish a comparable launch price figure. iPhone 17 Pro: Not listed. Samsung Galaxy S26: £879 UK RRP.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026