Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 15R vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Compare Apple iPhone 17, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a), OnePlus 15R, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.

× Apple iPhone 17

Apple

Apple iPhone 17

₹79,900

× Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

× Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a)

₹24,999

× OnePlus 15R

OnePlus

OnePlus 15R

₹54,999

× Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

₹129,999

× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

₹199,999

🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners

Quick Specs

  × Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
× Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
× Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
× OnePlus 15R
OnePlus 15R
×
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Price & Best Deals
₹79,900
₹24,999
₹54,999
₹129,999
₹199,999
Display 6.3″ / 120Hz 6.9″ / 120Hz 6.77″ / 120Hz 6.83″ / 165Hz 6.9″ / 120Hz 8″ / 120Hz
Max RAM 8GB / 512GB 12GB / 2048GB 12GB / 256GB 16GB / 256GB 16GB / 1024GB 16GB / 1024GB
Main Camera 48.0 MP 48.0 MP 50.0 MP 50.0 MP 200.0 MP 200.0 MP
Selfie Camera 18.0 MP 18.0 MP 16.0 MP 32.0 MP 12.0 MP 10.0 MP
Pixel Density 460 ppi 460 ppi 387 ppi 450 ppi 511 ppi 422 ppi
Battery 3692 mAh 4823 mAh 5000 mAh 7400 mAh 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Fast Charging 40W 40W 50W 80W 60W 45W
Charging Time (20-100%) 35 min 38 min 54 min 50 min 58 min 45 min
Fabrication 3 nm 3 nm 4 nm 4 nm 3 nm 3 nm
AnTuTu Score 2,109,750 2,600,583 780,000 1,650,000 2,450,000
Battery Life (PCMark) 12.5 hrs 16.8 hrs 16.2 hrs
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 3000 nits 3000 nits 3600 nits 2600 nits 3000 nits
Spec Score 92.0/100 96.0/100 74.5/100 92.0/100 96.4/100 93.4/100
5G Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NFC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
IR Blaster No No No Yes Yes No
Fingerprint Under Display Under Display Under Display Under Display Under Display Side
SIM Dual Esim Dual Esim Dual Dual Esim Dual Esim Dual Esim
USB Type-C 2.0 Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 2.0 Type-C 2.0 C 3.2 Type-C 3.2

✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).

Expert Review

Apple iPhone 17

92
Spec Score / 100
4.6/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.6/5
Display 4.8/5
Camera 4.8/5
Performance 4.8/5
Battery 4.5/5
Software 4.6/5

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

96
Spec Score / 100
4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.4/5
Display 4.7/5
Camera 4.5/5
Performance 4.8/5
Battery 4.6/5
Software 4.6/5

Nothing Phone (3a)

74.5
Spec Score / 100
3.9/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.4/5
Display 4.0/5
Camera 3.6/5
Performance 3.5/5
Battery 3.9/5
Software 4.0/5

OnePlus 15R

92
Spec Score / 100
4.6/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.6/5
Display 5.0/5
Camera 4.2/5
Performance 4.6/5
Battery 4.9/5
Software 3.6/5

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

96.4
Spec Score / 100
4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.6/5
Display 5.0/5
Camera 5.0/5
Performance 5.0/5
Battery 4.2/5
Software 5.0/5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

93.4
Spec Score / 100
4.7/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.9/5
Display 4.9/5
Camera 4.5/5
Performance 4.7/5
Battery 4.2/5
Software 4.8/5
6 phones compared
Specification × Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
₹79,900
× Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
× Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
₹24,999
× OnePlus 15R
OnePlus 15R
₹54,999
×
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
₹129,999
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
₹199,999
Network
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 HSDPA 85HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO0/900/1900/2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3520 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3527 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA 1, 3, 5, 8, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM 1 bands - - - - 5G bands, 4G bands -
SIM 2 bands - - - - 5G bands, 4G bands -
Launch
Announced 2025, September 09 2025, September 09 2025, March 04 2025, December 17 2026, February 25 2026, July 22
Status Released 2025, September 19 Available. Released 2025, September 19 Available. Released 2025, March 11 Released 2025, December 22 Available. Released 2026, March 06 Released 2026, July 22
Body
Design score
Dimensions 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) 163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm / 8.3 mm 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight 177 gm (6.24 oz) 233 g (8.22 oz) 201 g (7.09 oz) 213 gm or 219 gm (7.51 oz) 214 grams 215 grams
Build Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual stand-by) Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM -max 2 at a time
IP rating IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Other Details Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) - - Armor aluminum 2 frame Advanced Armor aluminum frame
Display
Display score
Type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) 6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2
Resolution 1206 x 2622 pixels 1320 x 2868 pixels, 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) 1272 x 2800 pixels 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio 2256 x 2504
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 ratio 19.5:9 - 19.8:9 - 11:10
Pixel Density (PPI) 460 ppi density ~460 ppi density - ~450 ppi density 500 ppi density ~422 ppi density
Refresh Rate 120Hz 120Hz, - 165Hz - 120 Hz
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 3000 nits - 3600 nits 2600 nits 3000 nits
HDR Support - Yes HDR 10 - HDR Vivid, - Yes
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio ~90.7% screen-to-body ratio - ~90.0% - ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio
Protection Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display Mohs level 1 Flex Titanium technology Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels
Other Details - - - Ultra HDR image support - -
Platform
Performance score
OS iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5 Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16, OxygenOS 16 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9
Chipset Apple A19 Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Apple GPU (5-core graphics) Apple GPU (6-core graphics) Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) Adreno 829 Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
Architecture 64-bit - - - 64-bit, Octa-core 64 bit
Fabrication 3 nm 3 nm - - 3 nm 3 nm
Memory
Card slot No No No No No No
Internal 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 8GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM 512GB 12GB RAM 512GB 16GB RAM 1TB 16GB RAM
RAM Type LPDDR5X - - - LPDDR5X LPDDR5X Ultra
Storage Type NVMe NVMe UFS 2.2 UFS 4.1 UFS 4.X UFS 4.x
Main Camera
Camera score
Main 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF
Ultrawide f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) - 1/4.0", 1.12µm - -
OIS - - - gyro-EIS, OIS - -
Flash Dual-LED dual-tone flash Dual-LED dual-tone flash - LED - Yes, LED Flash
Features HDR (photo/panorama) HDR (photo/panorama) LED flash, panorama, HDR Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama HDR, panorama
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Camera
Camera score
Single 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Autofocus - - - - - No
Flash Yes, Retina Flash - - - - Yes, Screen flash
Features HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 - HDR, panorama HDR, HDR10+ HDR
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes - - - -
3.5mm jack No No No No No No
Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus - - - - -
Hi-Res Audio - - - - High-bitrate audio support -
Other Details - - - - - High-bitrate audio support
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes Yes - - - Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Infrared port No No - Yes No No
Radio No No No No No No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 USB Type-C 3.2
USB OTG - - - - Yes Yes
Other Details - DisplayPort - - - -
Features
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Fingerprint Sensor Yes Yes - - - side-mounted
Face Unlock Yes Yes - - - Yes
Other Details Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite - - - Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support -
Battery
Battery score
Type Li-Ion Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Li-Ion Si/C Li-Ion
Capacity 3692 mAh 4823 mAh - 7400 mAh 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Removable No No - No No No
Charging 40W Fast Charging, 40 W Wired, PD3.2, 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min 80W wired 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0,
Charging Time (20-100%) 35 minutes Wierd 38 Min Wired, 50 Wireless - 50 Min 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 45 min
Wireless Charging 30W 25W Wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) - - 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 20W (Qi2.2)
Reverse Charging 4.5W reverse wired 4.5W reverse wired - - 4.5W reverse wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
Charger in Box No No - - - No
Misc
Colors Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow
Models A3520 A3526 A059 CPH2769, CPH2767 SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U SM-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1
In the Box - USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and standard Apple documentation - - - . The packaging only contains the foldable device, a USB Type-C to Type-C charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and a quick-start guide.
Warranty - 1-year Apple limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support - - - 1-year manufacturer’s warranty
Price About 79,900 INR / 950 EUR - - - Expected from 1,29,999 INR -
SAR 1.19 W/kg - head 1.19 W/kg - body 1.19 W/kg - head    1.19 W/kg - body - 1.08 W/kg - head 1.00 W/kg - body 1.09 W/kg -head 1.19 W/kg -body 1.10 W/kg - head     1.25 W/kg - body 
SAR EU 1.49 W/kg - head 1.49 W/kg - body 1.49 W/kg - head    1.49 W/kg - body - - 1.28 W/kg-head 1.35 W/kg -body 0.82 W/kg - head     1.17 W/kg - body    
Tests
Performance GeekBench: 9360 (v6) 3DMark: 4803 (Wild Life Extreme) AnTuTu: 2600556 (v10), 2331405 (v11) GeekBench: 10105 (v6) 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme) AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) AnTuTu: 1954910 (v10), 2981677 (v11) GeekBench: 9369 (v6) 3DMark: 5016 (Wild Life Extreme) - -
Display 1023 nits max brightness 1005 nits max brightness (measured) 1273 nits max brightness (measured) 1204 nits max brightness (measured) - -
Loudspeaker -27.5 LUFS -26.2 LUFS (Good) -24.1 LUFS (Very good) -25.7 LUFS (Very good) - -
Battery life Active use 14:65 h Active use score 17:58h - Active use score 21:32h - -
Bootup Time ~14 seconds (cold boot, estimated) - Active use score 13:40h - - -
AnTuTu Score 2109750 - v10 - - - - -
EU Label
Energy Class A Class A Class C Class A Class A Class A
Battery 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles 77:51h endurance, 1300 cycles 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles 51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall Class B (180 falls) Class B (180 falls) Class C (90 falls) Class D (45 falls) 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles up to 210 free falls
Repairability Class C Class C Class C Class B Class C Class C

Frequently Asked Questions

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96.4/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.

Nothing Phone (3a) is the most affordable here, starting at ₹24,999. That is ₹175,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.

OnePlus 15R has the largest battery at 7400 mAh. It charges at up to 80W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,600,583. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.

OnePlus 15R has the brightest display at 3600 nits peak, with a 165Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.

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