Samsung Galaxy S26 5G vs iPhone 17: To end the iPhone 17 craze in market, Samsung is going to launch its Galaxy S26 5G smartphone which is expected to launch in India and in global market in early 2026. The phone is expected to get so many powerful features that will make it the best smartphone in the market. Here I have clearly mentioned five reasons where it might be better than iPhone 17. As of now the smartphone is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and it will come with up to 12GB RAM and a triple camera setup with larger battery pack and faster charging support.

1. Superior Camera Versatility & Zoom

Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone is expected to feature a dedicated 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom where it can get a significant hardware advantage over the standard iPhone 17 which relies on digital cropping of its main sensor to approximate zoom shots. The S26 Ultra variant is rumoured to feature a 200MP main sensor and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom which will offer much greater flexibility and detail for distant subjects.

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2. Larger Battery Capacity

iPhone 17 smartphone has only 3692mAh unit while the Samsung Galaxy S26 will have a larger 4300mAh battery pack which will provide you better backup for full-day usage. You will not need to take charging anxiety again and again.

3. Faster Wired Charging Speeds

Samsung Galaxy S26 may not see major improvements, the S26 Ultra is rumoured to support 60W charging- a substantial leap over the iPhone 17 Pro Max 40W charging capability. This will allow the Samsung device to charge significantly faster. So if you need faster charging support then you should wait for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone.

4. More RAM

The base Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone is expected to ship with 12GB of RAM while the standard iPhone 17 comes with only 8GB RAM. This extra memory gives the Samsung device an edge in smooth multitasking and demanding application performance.

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5. S Pen Support

Samsung S26 Ultra will retain its integrated S Pen stylus which will offer a level of productivity and creative control for note-taking and precision tasks that the iPhone 17 series does not match. Furthermore Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone is also expected to feature upgrades to Samsung DeX which will allow users to connect their phone to a monitor for a desktop-like experience.