Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Apple iPhone 18 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 18 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,145,925
- against 3,010,000
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 211 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 40 W
Apple iPhone 18 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 512 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2500 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 950 | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,145,925 Best value | 3,010,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,540 | 4,459 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,002 | 13,493 Best value |
| CPU Description | 10-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X925 core, two 2.74 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, five 2.36 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey, Green, Black, Purple | Black, Silver, Blue, Burgundy, White, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 150 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 211 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.7 % | 91 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh Best value | 4,823 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery, Reverse Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,206 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,622 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, LTPO, HDR10 | Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield 2, HDR10, Dolby Vision, LTPO, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | Android | iOS |
| OS Version | 17 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, USB 2.0 | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.5 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.32 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 9,640 Mbps Best value | 6,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,550 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 FE | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 699 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS | — |
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