Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,463,142); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 10686
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4883 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1999
- Better camera (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (51/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (86/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (51/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.