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Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (70/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78 vs 74).
- Smart: level (72 and 74).
- Premium: level (72 and 71).
By use
- Taking photos and videos: level (93 and 91).
- Lasting a long time between charges: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (52 vs 43).
- Gaming and demanding apps: level (90 and 90).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (90 and 90).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Performance | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Camera | 93/100 | 91/100 |
| Battery | 43/100 | 52/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 90/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Fast charging | 22/100 | 41/100 |
| Brightness | 54/100 | 45/100 |
| Updates | 75/100 | 90/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | $1,144 View offer |
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · $1,144Track price
Apple iPhone 17 Pro sheet → Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sheet →
And if neither?
OnePlus 15 has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84 vs 74) for a lower new price ($1,029 vs $1,144).