iPhone 17e
Apple
PKR 329,999
77/100 overall
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iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung
PKR 329,999
82/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy S26 takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the iPhone 17e if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if…
you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 329,999 Cheaper | PKR 329,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan | Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm | 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 167 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes) | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches Better | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (Apple custom) | Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz |
| GPU | Apple 6-core GPU | Xclipse 960 |
| Operating system | iOS 19 (out of the box) | Android 16 One UI 8.5 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) | 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP TrueDepth | 12 MP |
| Video recording | • 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes) | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected) Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 4300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories) Better | 25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor. |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3, EU-mandated) | USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26?
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.
What is the price of iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy S26 in Pakistan?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26?
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.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26?
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).
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