This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ and Apple iPhone 17e smartphones.
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ features a larger 6.7-inch display, 50MP main camera, 45W fast charging and Exynos 2600 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 17e features a more compact 6.1-inch display, 20W charging rate and Apple A19 chipset. It is considerably more affordable.
| Specs | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ | Apple iPhone 17e |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1440 x 3120 Pixels 516 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2600nits Peak brightness, HDR10+ and punch-hole | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1170 x 2532 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1200nits peak brightness, and notch |
| Size | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 169 g |
| Build | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust & water resistance | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, White, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Black, White, Soft Pink |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ has a larger, sharper, brighter, and smoother display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 2600 (2 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Deca Core CPU 1x C1-Ultra @ 3.8GHz , 3x C1-Pro @ 3.25GHz & 6x C1-Pro @ 2.75GHz |
Hexa Core CPU |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | Apple 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8.5; up to 7 major OS upgrades | iOS26 |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 aperture, 120° FoV) 10MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps video recording, OIS/EIS video stabilization |
48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) Dual LED Flash Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+
Based on the specs, SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ has longer 3x optical zoom and better camera stabilization with OIS. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano with eSIM support) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes (USB 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.2), Samsung DeX (desktop experience) and Wireless Samsung DeX | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Action Button |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+
Based on the specs, it has DisplayPort support, USB 3.2 connectivity, a fingerprint sensor, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4900 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
45W Fast Charging (69% in 30 minutes) 25W Wireless Charging |
20W Charging rate (50% in 30 minutes) Wireless charging (MagSafe) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S26+ has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱74,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱88,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
₱44,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱59,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 26, 2026 | March 3, 2026 |
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