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iPhone 17 Slim vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The iPhone 17 Slim and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. iPhone 17 Slim leads on performance. The iPhone 17 Slim is the cheaper of the two at PKR 389,999 against PKR 393,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance iPhone 17 Slim leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera iPhone 17 Slim leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • iPhone 17 Slim costs PKR 4,000 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the iPhone 17 Slim if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification iPhone 17 Slim Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 389,999 Cheaper PKR 393,999
Design & build
Release date Late September–October 2025 (expected) Expected Q1 2026
Dimensions 159.9 × 72.8 × ~6.0 mm (expected, ultra-thin design) Not listed
Weight 170–175 g Not listed
Water resistance IP68 IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.7–6.9 in approx Better
Resolution 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi) Better 1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured)
Panel type LTPO OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured)
Protection Ceramic Shield Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) Exynos 2600 (primary region)
CPU Hexa-core (Apple custom cores) Octa-core
GPU Apple GPU (5-core or higher, expected) Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed)
Operating system iOS 19 (expected) Android 15 with One UI 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 12 GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256 GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Better
Selfie camera 12 MP (AF, TrueDepth) 32 MP Better
Video recording 4K@24/30/60fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, ProRes support 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion (~3300–3500 mAh, expected due to thin body) Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary) Better
Wired charging • Wired fast charging (≈27W) • MagSafe wireless charging • Reverse wired charging (limited) Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (international) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity
USB USB Type-C (USB 3, per EU compliance) USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort

“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, iPhone 17 Slim or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?

iPhone 17 Slim and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of iPhone 17 Slim and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro in Pakistan?

iPhone 17 Slim is listed at PKR 389,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro at PKR 393,999. That makes iPhone 17 Slim cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 Slim or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?

iPhone 17 Slim scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 Slim uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17 Slim or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leads on battery. iPhone 17 Slim carries a 3500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro a 5000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 Slim or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?

iPhone 17 Slim is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 Slim runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) while Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro runs the Exynos 2600 (primary region).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.