Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple
PKR 429,999
64/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 423,999 against PKR 429,999.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung
PKR 423,999
94/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes it by 30.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs PKR 6,000 less.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra packs a 1,851 mAh larger battery.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 429,999 | PKR 423,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (official global availability) | Expected March 02, 2026 (Pakistan) |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 165 g Better | 214 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 — Dust tight and water resistant (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, expected) | IP68 dust tight & water resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 2736 × 1260 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1440 x 3120 pixels (~498 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen .120Hz, HDR10+, ~2600 nits peak |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 (front & back) | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 w/ DX anti-reflective coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU (A19 Pro) | Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (part of A19 Pro) | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (Apple’s current OS for 2025 iPhones) | Android 16 OS(One UI 8.0) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12/16 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB (base), options up to 1 TB | 256/512 GB, 1 TB |
| Card slot | No expandable storage | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide (single camera) | 200 MP (wide, OIS) • 10 MP (telephoto) • 50 MP (periscope telephoto, 5× optical zoom) • 50 MP (ultrawide) Better |
| Selfie camera | 18 MP TrueDepth front camera Better | 12 MP (wide) |
| Video recording | 4K video recording support (standard-range) | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion (≈3149 mAh typical) | Li-ion non-removable 5000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | MagSafe wireless + USB-C wired charging supported | 60W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | eSIM only (no physical SIM tray) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (via Apple N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 (via Apple N1 chip) | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID (TrueDepth), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity, UWB support |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 17 Air can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 17 Air is listed at PKR 429,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at PKR 423,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 17 Air uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 17 Air carries a 3149 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra a 5000 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 17 Air runs the Apple A19 Pro while Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra runs the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).
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