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 X 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 X
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
51.4
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 X
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 X
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.80"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1125x2436
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), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 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) 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@24/30/60fps, 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
2716 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
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
174g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Space Gray, Silver
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11.1.1, 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 X puts up a strong fight with a score of 51.4/100. However, Apple iPhone X offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone X
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 X 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 X 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 X offers better value at PKR 138,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Apple iPhone X costs PKR 138,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 246,000.
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