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Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The short answer

  • Apple iPhone 14 Plus has the bigger battery: 4,325 mAh against 4,300.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 charges faster, at 25 W against 20.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 has the faster screen: 120 Hz against 60.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 87,999 against INR 89,900.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification Apple iPhone 14 Plus Apple iPhone 14 Plus ₹89,900launch price · Oct 2022 Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Galaxy S26 ₹87,999launch price · Mar 2026
Placement
At its priceBottom quarter ₹70k–1LLower half ₹70k–1L
Spec index8.5 / 108.8 / 10
Key Specs
RAM6 GB12 GB
ProcessorApple A15 BionicSamsung Exynos 2600
Rear Camera12 MP + 12 MP50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP
Front Camera12 MP12 MP
Battery4325 mAh4300 mAh
Display6.7 inches (17.02 cm)6.3 inches (16.00 cm)
General
Launch DateOctober 7, 2022 (Official)March 10, 2026 (Official)
Operating SystemiOS v16Android v16
Custom UIiOSSamsung One UI 8.5
Performance
ChipsetApple A15 BionicSamsung Exynos 2600
CPUHexa core (3.24 GHz, Dual core, Avalanche + 2.01 GHz, Quad core, Blizzard)Deca core (3.8 GHz, Single core, C1-Ultra + 3.25 GHz, Tri core, C1-Pro + 2.75 GHz, Hexa Core, C1-Pro)
Architecture64 bit64 bit
Fabrication5 nm2 nm
GraphicsApple GPU (5-core graphics)Xclipse 960
RAM6 GB12 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Display
Display TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Screen Size6.7 inches (17.02 cm)6.3 inches (16.00 cm)
Resolution1284x2778 px (FHD+)1080x2340 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Density458 ppi409 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)87.81 %90.83 %
Screen ProtectionCeramic Shield frontCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Bezel-less displayYes with notch displayYes with punch-hole display
Touch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak HDR)2600 nits (peak)
HDR 10 / HDR+ supportYes, HDR10, Dolby VisionYes, HDR10+
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz (LTPO, adaptive)
Design
Height160.8 mm149.6 mm
Width78.1 mm71.7 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.2 mm
Weight203 grams167 grams
Build MaterialFrame: Aerospace-grade aluminium Back: Glass—
ColoursMidnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, (PRODUCT)RED, YellowCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
WaterproofYes, IP68 (up to 6 metres for 30 minutes)Yes, IP68
Main Camera
Camera SetupDualTriple
Resolution12 MP f/1.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (26mm) (1.9µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.4, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (13mm, 120 degree field of view)50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom)
AutofocusYesYes
OISNoYes
FlashYes, True Tone FlashYes, LED Flash
Image Resolution4032 x 3024 Pixels8160 x 6120 Pixels
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlExposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Mode Portrait ModeContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW
Camera Features5 x Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Zoom Out Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Photonic Engine Smart HDR 4 Photographic StylesAuto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps
Video Recording FeaturesSlo-motion Action Mode Cinematic Mode (3840x2160 @ 30 fps) Dolby Vision HDR recording Time-lapse with StabilisationSlo-motion Video Pro Mode
Front Camera
Camera SetupSingleSingle
Resolution12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (TrueDepth)12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
AutofocusYesYes
FlashYes, Retina FlashNo
Camera FeaturesPhotonic Engine Smart HDR 4 Portrait Mode Animoji and Memoji—
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Battery
Capacity4325 mAh4300 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
RemovableNoNo
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Quick ChargingYes, Fast, 20WYes, Fast, 25W
USB Type-CNoYes
Storage
Internal Memory128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB256 GB / 512 GB
Expandable MemoryNoNo
USB OTGNoYes
Storage TypeNVMeUFS 4.0
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM
Network Support5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTEYesYes
SIM 1--
EDGEAvailableAvailable
SIM 2--
GPRSAvailableAvailable
Wi-FiYes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMOYes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMO
Wi-Fi FeaturesMobile HotspotWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.4
GPSYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSSYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS
NFCNoYes
USB ConnectivityLightning, Mass storage device, USB chargingUSB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging
Multimedia
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakerYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackNoUSB Type-C
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos
Sensors
Fingerprint SensorNoYes
Heart Rate MonitorNoNo
Other SensorsFace ID, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, BarometerLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer
Fingerprint Sensor Position—In Display
Fingerprint Sensor Type—Ultrasonic