iPhone 17 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which Flagship Should You Buy?
Apple and Samsung's best phones go head to head across design, cameras, performance and battery life.
The iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra are two of the most popular choices in their category. We tested both side by side to help you decide which one deserves your money.
Specs Compared
| iPhone 17 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099 | $1,299 |
| Display | 6.3" 120Hz OLED | 6.9" 120Hz AMOLED |
| Processor | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Main camera | 48MP | 200MP |
| Zoom | 5x optical | 5x + 3x optical |
| Battery life (our test) | 17h 40m | 16h 55m |
| Updates | 6+ years | 7 years |
Design and Features
Both products are well made, but they take different approaches. The iPhone 17 Pro focuses on refinement and ease of use, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra packs in more features for power users.
Performance
In our tests, both delivered excellent everyday performance. The differences only become noticeable in demanding scenarios, where each has its own strengths as shown in the table above.
Which Should You Buy?
The iPhone 17 Pro wins for most people thanks to its compact size, video quality and battery life, but the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice if you want zoom and a stylus.
Winner: iPhone 17 Pro