Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 FE leads overall versus iPhone 17e. Display: 57 vs 68.5.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 17e
Best for users who prioritize performance and build.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differencePanel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 17e leads | 1170 x 2532Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1200 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 17e leads | 457 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Apple iPhone 17e leads | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coatingBetter | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Geekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 4.26GHz | 3.3GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 10 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz | 1x3.3GHz + 2x2.74GHz + 5x2.36GHz + 2x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 2187425 | 2535201 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 3600Better | 2300 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 9296Better | 8035 |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 17e leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 17e leads | Apple A19 (3 nm)Better | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 950 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 48MP | 50MP + 12MP + 8MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1/2.55 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 17e leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | None (no telephoto) | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+Better |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 17e leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 17e leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDRBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 FE generally outperforms iPhone 17e across key categories. Chipset: Apple A19 (3 nm) vs Exynos 2500 (3 nm) This makes Galaxy S26 FE the better choice for most users, though iPhone 17e may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and build. iPhone 17e excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for photographers and content creators. Galaxy S26 FE offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 142,240 | ≈ Rs 195,997 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 250,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 FE scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 17e advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 17e advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 17e: non-PTA approximately Rs 142,240; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 195,997; PTA Rs 250,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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