Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Apple iPhone 17 which has resolution of 2600 x 1200. Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17
| Name | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4190 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual | 200 MP + 18 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 119999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 09, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 17 is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be May 15, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is Rs. 119999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 17's 6.3 inch screen. Samsung's phone has display density of 513 PPI & Apple's phone has only 441 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 17 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge's 200 MP + 18 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 17's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 17 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 17 has version 26 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has version 15 Android Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 17 | SM-S947U |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2025 (Expected) | May 15, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 513 PPI |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 2000 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 8 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.5, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 18 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v26 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A19 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple 4 Core GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4190 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 45W MagSafe | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |