The Samsung is noticeably cheaper and bigger. The iPhone has the new A19 and iOS.
Short answer
Galaxy S26+ - 6.7" QHD+, 4900 mAh, 45 W, a telephoto, 12 GB of RAM, cheaper. iPhone 17 - A19, 48 + 48 MP, an 18 MP front camera, lighter (177 g).
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Apple A19 |
| Display | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1440×3120, 120 Hz | 6.3", OLED Super Retina XDR, 1206×2622, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP + 48 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 18 MP |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 3692 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W / 20 W wireless | 30 W / 25 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.3 mm / 190 g | 7.95 mm / 177 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Samsung Exynos 2600 and Apple A19.
Screen
6.7" 1440×3120 on the Samsung vs 6.3" 1206×2622 on the iPhone, both 120 Hz.
Battery
4900 vs 3692 mAh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Screen, battery, price - Galaxy S26+.
- iOS - iPhone 17.
FAQ
Does the iPhone 17 have a telephoto?
No, 48 + 48 MP.
What charging does the iPhone 17 have?
30 W and 25 W wireless.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy S26+.