Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($999 vs $1,000), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 Pro stands out for a19 pro chip with 6-core gpu, while Samsung Galaxy S26+ is praised for larger 6.7-inch qhd+ display. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro if…
- →A19 Pro chip with 6-core GPU
- →48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- →Aluminum unibody frame (lighter than titanium)
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26+ if…
- →Larger 6.7-inch QHD+ display
- →45W fast charging
- →4900 mAh battery
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- A19 Pro chip with 6-core GPU
- 48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- Aluminum unibody frame (lighter than titanium)
- Thunderbolt USB-C
- 25W MagSafe wireless
Cons
- Still 27W wired charging
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Aluminum instead of titanium may feel less premium
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Pros
- Larger 6.7-inch QHD+ display
- 45W fast charging
- 4900 mAh battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cons
- Same 12MP ultrawide as base S26
- No S Pen support
- Incremental upgrade over S25+
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150 x 72 x 8.2 mm | 157 x 75 x 7.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@120fps ProRes | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4200 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 | 1440 x 3120 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Adreno |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 (Thunderbolt) | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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