Apple iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,359,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 133); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 214g).
Apple iPhone 14
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 172g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1359000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2252
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5608
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1359000 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2252 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5608 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1299 |
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Apple iPhone 14 is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (84/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.