Comparison · data as of 24 October 2026

Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Apple iPhone 17e costs ₹79,900 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 costs ₹87,999. We cannot compare overall scores because some specifications are unconfirmed.

The Apple iPhone 17e scores higher for durability.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 scores higher for camera, battery and display.

Side by side, true scale

Apple iPhone 17e
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm · 170 g
Samsung Galaxy S26
149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm · 167 g

Drawn at 2.2 px per mm from maker-stated dimensions; grid squares are 5 mm.

Scores compared

Apple iPhone 17eSamsung Galaxy S26 — overall 66 13 camera 59 — video 84 74 selfie — 4 battery 32 — charging 46 — performance 93 — gaming 81 46 display 84 — software support 100 97 durability 25 — value 29

Not scored for either phone yet (too few confirmed inputs): audio.

Specifications side by side

The better value is marked with a teal bar. Prices in ₹; maker-stated specifications.
SpecApple iPhone 17eSamsung Galaxy S26
Price (from)₹79,900₹87,999
ChipsetApple A19Samsung Exynos 2600
Display size6.1"6.3"
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,600 nits
Battery4,005 mAh4,300 mAh
Wired charging—25W
Wireless charging15W—
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoom——
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Weight170 g167 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.2 mm
OS upgrades—7 years
Water resistanceIP68—

Generated from our data on 2026-10-24. Sources are on each phone's page: Apple iPhone 17e, Samsung Galaxy S26.