Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17e if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17e if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17e if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 17e
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
91.1 ★
88.7
Camera
80.0 ★
78.0
Battery
66.0
78.0 ★
Gaming
85.4
86.9 ★
Overall
83.5
85.4 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 17e
91.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 17e
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
85.4/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 17e
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 17e
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 17e
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 17e
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1170x2532
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Xclipse 960
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, 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@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4005 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
Wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
45W wired, PD3.0, 69% 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/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International/China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
169g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Black, White, Soft Pink
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 27
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
- 60Hz display only
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Apple iPhone 17e wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has better battery with a score of 78.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 17e offers better value at PKR 289,000 with a value score of 1.4.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Apple iPhone 17e costs PKR 289,000 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 95,999.
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