Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus iPhone 17 Pro. Software: 91.4 vs 100.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Best for users who prioritize build.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 6.3" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1206 x 2622 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads | 3000 nitsBetter | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 458 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy DisplayBetter |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cores
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 12GB | 16GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4.26GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 6 | 8Better |
CPU Cluster Speeds Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 2381751 | 3892165Better |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 2381751 | 3892165Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 9923 | 11566Better |
Storage Close match | 1024GB | 1024GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 48MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 48MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/1.3 |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | f/1.8 | f/1.4Better |
Optical Zoom Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads | 4xBetter | 3x |
Digital Zoom Different | 40x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads | 18MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 Ultra generally outperforms iPhone 17 Pro across key categories. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) vs Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) This makes Galaxy S26 Ultra the better choice for most users, though iPhone 17 Pro may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize build. iPhone 17 Pro offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 237,720 | ≈ Rs 299,317 |
| PTA | Rs 380,000 | Rs 365,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 17 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 237,720; PTA Rs 380,000. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 299,317; PTA Rs 365,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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