Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9100
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 163g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (31/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, 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 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17e was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (77/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.