Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 141).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 13 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (61/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.