Apple iPhone Air leads
by 5 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone Air leads overall versus Galaxy S26 FE. Display: 86.3 vs 68.5.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone Air
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Best for users who prioritize battery and software.
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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 Air | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 6.5" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone Air leads | 1260 x 2736Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone Air leads | 3000 nitsBetter | 1900 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone Air leads | 463 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Apple iPhone Air leads | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coatingBetter | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Apple iPhone Air leads | 12GBBetter | 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 | 2200000 | 2535201 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone Air leads | 3700Better | 2300 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone Air leads | 9400Better | 8035 |
Storage Apple iPhone Air leads | 1024GBBetter | 512GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone Air leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Apple iPhone Air leads | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)Better | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Xclipse 950 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | 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 Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone Air 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, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+Better |
Front Camera Apple iPhone Air leads | 18MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 18MP Center Stage camera (square sensor) | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone Air leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone Air leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone Air generally outperforms Galaxy S26 FE across key categories. Chipset: Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) vs Exynos 2500 (3 nm) This makes iPhone Air the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S26 FE may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone Air excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy S26 FE provides extended usage with strong software.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 203,507 | ≈ Rs 195,997 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 250,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone Air 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.
Apple iPhone Air scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone Air is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone Air advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone Air advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone Air advantage), Display Protection (Apple iPhone Air advantage).
Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone Air: non-PTA approximately Rs 203,507; 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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