Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 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 8 Plus if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
47.9
88.7 ★
Camera
40.0
78.0 ★
Battery
40.0
78.0 ★
Gaming
46.3
86.9 ★
Overall
45.4
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
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0/100
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 8 Plus
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 8 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.50"
6.70"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x1920
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Xclipse 960
RAM
3 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
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
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2691 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast battery 45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
202g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone 8 Plus offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
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 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 85.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
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 8 Plus offers better value at PKR 120,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 264,000.
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