The Samsung costs almost half as much. What does the iPhone give you for the money?
Short answer
iPhone 17 - A19, 120 Hz, 48 + 48 MP, an 18 MP front camera, 30 W plus 25 W wireless. Galaxy S26 FE - 8/512 GB, a telephoto, 4900 mAh and almost half the price.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple A19 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Display | 6.3", OLED Super Retina XDR, 1206×2622, 120 Hz | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB | 8/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP + 48 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 30 W / 25 W wireless | 45 W / 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.95 mm / 177 g | 7.4 mm / 193 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Apple A19 and Samsung Exynos 2500.
Battery
4900 mAh on the Samsung vs 3692 mAh on the iPhone.
Cameras
48 + 48 MP on the iPhone vs 50 + 12 + 8 MP with a telephoto on the Samsung.
Verdict: who should buy which
- iOS and the new A19 - iPhone 17.
- A sensible price and battery - Galaxy S26 FE.
FAQ
How much memory does the S26 FE have?
8/512 GB.
What battery does the iPhone 17 have?
3692 mAh.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy S26 FE.