Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance
96.5
96.5
Camera
80.0
100.0 ★
Battery
56.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
96.5
96.5
Overall
84.8
96.2 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
88.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
96.2/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.30"
6.90"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1206x2622
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 840
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", du
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps)
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3998 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight
206g
214g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Corning Gorilla Armor 2, DX anti-reflective coating
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.2/100 overall. It excels in Camera, Battery. Apple iPhone 17 Pro puts up a strong fight with a score of 84.8/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.2/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 80.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers better value at PKR 449,999 with a value score of 1.0.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro costs PKR 519,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs PKR 449,999. The price difference is PKR 70,000.
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