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 Samsung Galaxy S26 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 14 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
81.7
88.7 ★
Camera
72.0
78.0 ★
Battery
40.0
78.0 ★
Gaming
82.9
86.9 ★
Overall
73.8
85.4 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
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
Samsung Galaxy S26 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
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1179x2556
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Xclipse 960
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
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, OIS 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, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3200 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast battery 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
Lightning, USB 2.0
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
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
206g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.5
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 14 Pro puts up a strong fight with a score of 73.8/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Pros
- Strong performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
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 14 Pro 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 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 72.0/100.
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?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus offers better value at PKR 384,999 with a value score of 1.0.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Apple iPhone 14 Pro costs PKR 432,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 48,000.
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