Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 25th next year. The standard Galaxy S26 model is considered a competitor to the iPhone 17. Let’s compare the two.
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Samsung Galaxy S26: Samsung is preparing to launch its Galaxy S26 series next year. A recent leak has revealed a possible launch date. It’s reported that the series will launch on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco, USA. However, Samsung has not yet confirmed this. The standard Galaxy S26 is considered a competitor to the iPhone 17. Let’s find out where the two stand against each other.
Display and Design
The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz, HDR display with support for 3000 nits of peak brightness. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is expected to feature a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR display with support for 2600 nits of peak brightness. Like the iPhone 17, the Galaxy S26 is also expected to feature a glass back with an aluminum frame.
Processor
The iPhone 17 features Apple’s in-house A19 (3 nm) chip, paired with 8GB of RAM. The Galaxy S26 is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Samsung may provide software upgrades for up to seven years.
Camera
The iPhone 17 features a dual camera setup on the rear. It includes a 48MP primary lens and a 48MP ultrawide lens. It has a 12MP center stage camera on the front. While the Galaxy S26’s camera setup isn’t yet fully detailed, it’s almost certain to feature a 50MP primary lens and an 18MP front camera.
Battery
The Galaxy S26 could be the winner when it comes to battery life. It’s expected to feature a 4000mAh lithium-ion battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging support. The iPhone 17 is expected to feature a 3692mAh lithium-ion battery with 40W wired and 25W wireless charging support.
Price
The iPhone 17’s starting price in India is set at ₹82,900. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26’s price has not yet been revealed. Some reports claim that the phone could launch with a starting price of ₹79,999. However, this has not yet been confirmed.
