Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 141); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (31/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 146 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.