Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 72/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Duo has the bigger battery (4883 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 4883 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1999
- Better camera (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (59/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (89/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9100 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 25.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (77/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (59/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (89/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the Apple iPhone Duo by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Duo leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.