{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17e-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26/", "generated": "2026-10-15T08:08:30+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S26", "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The iPhone 17e still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.", "phones": [ { "name": "iPhone 17e", "slug": "iphone-17e", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17e/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-10_48_52-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 329999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-13T05:58:01+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 64, "camera": 97, "battery": 61.6, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 93.4, "overall": 76.8 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan", "Dimensions": "160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm", "Weight": "195 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi)", "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A19 (3 nm, expected)", "CPU": "Hexa-core (Apple custom)", "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU", "Operating system": "iOS 19 (out of the box)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom)", "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth", "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected)", "Wired charging": "27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer", "USB": "USB-C (USB 3, EU-mandated)" } } }, { "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-11_42_25-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 329999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-16T06:48:13+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 68, "camera": 98, "battery": 56.4, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 82.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026", "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm", "Weight": "167 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.3 inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)", "CPU": "Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz", "GPU": "Xclipse 960", "Operating system": "Android 16 One UI 8.5" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash", "Selfie camera": "12 MP", "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4300 mAh", "Wired charging": "25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor.", "USB": "USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 OTG, DisplayPort" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s26", "margin": 5.5, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 64, "samsung-galaxy-s26": 68 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 97, "samsung-galaxy-s26": 98 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 61.6, "samsung-galaxy-s26": 56.4 }, "leader": "iphone-17e" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 100, "samsung-galaxy-s26": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 50, "samsung-galaxy-s26": 87.5 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 93.4, "samsung-galaxy-s26": 100 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "iPhone 17e packs a 400 mAh larger battery.", "iPhone 17e charges 2W faster.", "Samsung Galaxy S26 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Samsung Galaxy S26 ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Samsung Galaxy S26 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17e can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price." }, { "question": "What is the price of iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy S26 in Pakistan?", "answer": "iPhone 17e is listed at PKR 329,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 at PKR 329,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S26 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26?", "answer": "iPhone 17e leads on battery. iPhone 17e carries a 4700 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 a 4300 mAh cell, with 27W and 25W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17e runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) while Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }