Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Compare Apple iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy A55, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 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.
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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners
Quick Specs
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 Apple iPhone 17 |
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Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
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| Price & Best Deals |
₹79,900
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₹129,999
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₹124,999
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| Display | 6.3″ / 120Hz | 6.6″ / 120Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz |
| Max RAM | 8GB / 512GB | — | 16GB / 1024GB | 12GB / 512GB |
| Main Camera | 48.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 200.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 18.0 MP | 32.0 MP | 12.0 MP | 10.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | — | 511 ppi | 400 ppi |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 40W | 25W | 60W | 25W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 min | — | 58 min | — |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | — | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,109,750 | 655,890 | 2,450,000 | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | — | — | 16.2 hrs | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | — | 2600 nits | 2600 nits |
| Spec Score | 92.0/100 | 73.6/100 | 96.4/100 | 82.3/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IR Blaster | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display | Side |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual Esim |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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
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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
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Samsung Galaxy A55 73.6
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.7/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.1/5
Display
3.8/5
Camera
4.0/5
Performance
3.2/5
Battery
3.5/5
Software
4.0/5
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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
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 82.3
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.8/5
Display
4.4/5
Camera
4.5/5
Performance
4.7/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.8/5
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| Specification |
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Apple iPhone 17 ₹79,900
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Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ₹129,999
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 ₹124,999
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| Network | ||||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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 | 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 | 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, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 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 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 |
| 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, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 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, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| SIM 1 bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands |
| SIM 2 bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands |
| VoLTE | - | - | - | Yes |
| Launch | ||||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2024, March 11 | 2026, February 25 | 2026, July 22 |
| Status | Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | Available. 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) | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | Unfolded: 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm Folded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm |
| Weight | 177 gm (6.24 oz) | 213 grams | 214 grams | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | 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) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m 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) Armor aluminum frame |
| Other Details | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | aluminum frame | Armor aluminum 2 frame | - |
| Display | ||||
| Display score | ||||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches, 109.6 cm2 |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | 1080 x 2520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | - | - | 21:9 ratio |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 ppi density | - | 500 ppi density | ~400 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz | - | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | - | 2600 nits | 2600 nits |
| HDR Support | - | - | - | Yes |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio | - | - | ~87.1% |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display | Mohs level 1 Cover display: Super AMOLED, 120Hz,4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) |
| Platform | ||||
| Performance score | ||||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | 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 | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | 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) - US/CA/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64 bit | 64-bit, Octa-core | - |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 4 nm | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Memory | ||||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | NVMe | - | 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 | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) | 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 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
| Ultrawide | f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | - | - | f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | - | - | LED |
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR | 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@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+ |
| Selfie Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | - | - | Screen Light |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | - | HDR, HDR10+ | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - |
| 3.5mm jack | 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 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 Direct |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB OTG | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Fingerprint , accelerometer, gyro, compass,Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | under display, optical | - | side-mounted |
| Face Unlock | 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 | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Removable | No | No | No | No |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging, | 25W wired | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | 25W wired, QC2.0 |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 minutes Wierd | 1h 17m | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min | 44 min |
| Wireless Charging | 30W | No | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | 15W wireless |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W reverse wired | - | 4.5W reverse wireless | 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Charger in Box | No | - | - | No |
| Misc | ||||
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint |
| Models | A3520 | SM-A556B | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U | SM-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1 |
| Price | About 79,900 INR / 950 EUR | - | Expected from 1,29,999 INR | - |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg - head 1.19 W/kg - body | - | 1.09 W/kg -head 1.19 W/kg -body | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg - head 1.49 W/kg - body | 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body) | 1.28 W/kg-head 1.35 W/kg -body | 0.74 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||||
| Performance | GeekBench: 9360 (v6) 3DMark: 4803 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 655890 | - | - |
| Display | 1023 nits max brightness | 1010 nits max brightness | - | - |
| Loudspeaker | -27.5 LUFS | -25.7 LUFS | - | - |
| Battery life | Active use 14:65 h | - | - | - |
| Bootup Time | ~14 seconds (cold boot, estimated) | - | - | - |
| AnTuTu Score | 2109750 - v10 | - | - | - |
| EU Label | ||||
| Energy | Class A | - | Class A | Class A |
| Battery | 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | - | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | 44:10h endurance, 1200 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | - | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | Class A (210 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | - | 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.
Apple iPhone 17 is the most affordable here, starting at ₹79,900. That is ₹50,099 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the highest-resolution main camera at 200 MP. Resolution alone does not decide photo quality — sensor size, aperture and image processing matter more — so compare the full camera specs below rather than the megapixel count on its own.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,450,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
Apple iPhone 17 has the brightest display at 3000 nits peak, with a 120Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.