Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 66/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 2,568,709); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9100
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher value score: 70/100 vs 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 2568709
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3998 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Better portability (89/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 13 points higher (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (70/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (94/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.