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Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Apple iPhone 17
Apple

Apple iPhone 17

216,000DACheaper
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

263,760DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 17

Faster chip

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Bigger battery

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Better display

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 17

Best value for money

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
Size (inches)6.36.7
Panel TypeOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED
Resolution Height26223120
Resolution Width12061440
Refresh Rate120120
Peak Brightness30002600
PPI460516
Glass TypeCeramic Shield 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body90.190.7

Platform

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CN10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Adreno 840 - US/CNXclipse 960 - ROW
Chipset NameApple A19Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Process (nm)33
OS NameiOSAndroid
UI Skin—One UI 8.5
OS Version2616

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 17 +9%
Apple iPhone 173,700
Samsung Galaxy S26+3,400

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Samsung Galaxy S26+ +14%
Apple iPhone 179,200
Samsung Galaxy S26+10,500

AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ +70%
Apple iPhone 172,000,000
Samsung Galaxy S26+3,400,000
SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
Geekbench (Single-Core)3,7003,400
Geekbench (Multi-Core)9,20010,500
AnTuTu2,000,0003,400,000

Memory

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
Card SlotNoNo
Variants256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Count23
Telephoto—10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto)
ultrawide48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, HDR10 +
Count11
Lens18 MP, f/1.9, (wide)12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide)

Battery

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity (mAh)36924900
ChemistryLi-IonLi-Ion
Wired Charging (W)—45
Wireless Charging (W)2520

Body

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Height (mm)149.6158.4
Thickness (mm)87.3
Weight (g)177190
Width (mm)71.575.8

Launch

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
Announced2025, September 092026, February 25
StatusComing soon. Exp. release 2025, September 19Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 06

Network

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A35201, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G Bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A35201, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version2.03.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7

Sound

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
3.5mm JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SpecApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S26+
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26+ are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 17 is 18% cheaper at 216,000 DZD versus 263,760 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy S26+, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ packs a 4900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.

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