Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB is cheaper by SAR 396 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 8 x vs 5 x
  • Has dual SIM; the other doesn't
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 396
  • Higher wired charging: 60 W vs 25 W
  • Larger screen size: 6.9 in vs 6.3 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: wired charging and optical zoom (telephoto) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.3 in✓ 6.9 in
  • Wired charging

    25 W✓ 60 W
  • Optical zoom (telephoto)

    ✓ 8 x5 x

Specifications side by side

23 of 23 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 4,090
Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB specs
SamsungSAR 3,694
Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,090SAR 3,694
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
ProcessorApple A19 Pro—
Battery capacity4,252 mAh—
Wired charging25 W✓ 60 W
Main camera48 MP—
Years of OS updates—7 years
Storage256 GB256 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 60 W vs 25 W on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 6.9 in vs 6.3 in on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wireless charging between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

No difference here: wireless charging is Yes on both.