Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus: price and specs compared
Today the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is Rs 64,550 cheaper. Prices come from the Pakistani online stores we track and are checked four times a day; every listing is PTA approved.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Rs 394,999 | Rs 330,449 (better) |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chipset | A19 | Exynos 2600 |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 48 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Selfie camera | 18 MP (better) | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4900 mAh (better) |
| Max storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| 5G | No | No |
| Weight | 177 g (better) | 190 g |
| Released | Sept 2025 | Feb 2026 (better) |
Green marks the better value on paper. Prices are today’s lowest across the stores we track.
Our verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the better phone overall (bigger battery, newer model), and it costs Rs 64,550 less.
- Choose the Apple iPhone 17 for: higher-resolution selfie camera, lighter.
- Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus for: lower price, bigger battery, newer model, higher-resolution main camera.
Full specifications
General
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g | 190 g |
| Release Date | 2025-09-10 | 2026-02-26 |
| Operating System | IOS 26 | Android |
| Dimensions (mm) | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.3" | (169.1 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Performance
| Chipset | A19 | Exynos 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A19 | Deca-Core |
Memory
| RAM / storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB |
|---|
Camera
| Main camera | 48 + 48 MP | 50MP395567 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie flash | No | Yes |
| Main camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes |
| Selfie video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps | UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 4900 mAh |
|---|
Connectivity
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth v6.0 |
Questions and answers
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the better phone overall (bigger battery, newer model), and it costs Rs 64,550 less. Choose the Apple iPhone 17 for: higher-resolution selfie camera, lighter. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus for: lower price, bigger battery, newer model, higher-resolution main camera.
Which is cheaper in Pakistan, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is Rs 64,550 cheaper today: Rs 330,449 at Telemart, against Rs 394,999 for the Apple iPhone 17.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has the better main camera on paper: 50 MP against 48 MP + 48 MP.
Which has the bigger battery, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has the bigger battery: 4900 mAh against 3692 mAh.