Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- 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 A17 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance
63.5
96.5 ★
Camera
76.0
100.0 ★
Battery
86.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
61.5
96.5 ★
Overall
74.3
96.2 ★
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 Ultra
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
96.2/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A17
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.90"
Display Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2340
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ult
Selfie Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
25W wired
60W wired, PD3.0, 75% 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
192g
214g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gray, Light blue
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A17 puts up a strong fight with a score of 74.3/100. However, Samsung Galaxy A17 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
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, Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.2/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A17 offers better value at PKR 67,499 with a value score of 3.1.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy A17 costs PKR 67,499 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs PKR 424,999. The price difference is PKR 357,500.
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