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Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Apple iPhone 17 Pro against Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Starts about $200 lower.
Rated higher
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
9.5 vs 0.0 on our design scale.
Standout
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Unmatched ecosystem
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The top-selling smartphone of 2026 featuring deep Apple Intelligence integration and privacy-first displays.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Unmatched ecosystem
- Superior camera
Cons
- Iterative design
- High price
Specifications
- cpuA19 Pro
- displayProMotion OLED
- stylus—
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung's ultimate flagship with extreme zoom capabilities and S-Pen powered AI tools.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Incredible display
- S-Pen utility
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
Specifications
- cpuSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
- display—
- stylusS-Pen