Apple iPhone XR 128GB vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB is cheaper by SAR 526 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 526
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (4,900 mAh vs 2,942 mAh)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 12 MP)
  • Larger screen size: 6.7 in vs 6.1 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and main camera and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.1 in✓ 6.7 in
  • Display type

    LCDAMOLED
  • Battery capacity

    2,942 mAh✓ 4,900 mAh

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 3,125
Apple iPhone XR 128GB specs
SamsungSAR 2,599
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,125SAR 2,599
Memory (RAM)—8 GB
Processor—Exynos 2500
Battery capacity2,942 mAh✓ 4,900 mAh
Wired charging—45 W
Main camera12 MP✓ 50 MP
5G—Yes
Years of OS updates—7 years
Storage128 GB128 GB

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB: 50 MP vs 12 MP on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB: 4,900 mAh vs 2,942 mAh on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB: 6.7 in vs 6.1 in on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.