Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. Both devices score the same overall rating of 70/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,156,126).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9200
- Better display (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2156126
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
The Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ received the same MobileRank rating — 70/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
Both devices scored 70/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26+.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.