Apple
iPhone 17e
6.1″ · OLED · Apple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Black · UK A3634 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MHRV4QN/AFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 17e if…
- you want a lighter phone: 170 g vs 214 g Source: Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 71.5 vs 78.1 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.1″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if…
- you want the larger 6.9″ screen Source: Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications (opens in a new tab)
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
6.9″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
UK SM-S948BZWGEUB · White · 512 GBFull product profile
WhiteListed configurations: iPhone 17e 256 GB, Galaxy S26 Ultra 512 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 256 GB.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
0.8″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 17e
- 6.1″
- Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 17e
- No telephoto
- Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 17e
- Up to 26h
- Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 17eApple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy S26 UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
UK Ultra launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy; it is not the Exynos chip in the UK base/Plus.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Update policy
iPhone 17eNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Galaxy S26 UltraManufacturer security-update period valid until 28 February 2033
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Security support is separate from the number of major OS upgrades and installed software version.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Battery and charging
iPhone 17eUp to 26 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 15 W wireless
Galaxy S26 Ultra5000 mAh (typical)
Sources
iPhone 17e
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 21 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Video Playback Time (Hours). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Energy Efficiency Class. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 17e2532 × 1170
Galaxy S26 Ultra3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact manufacturer Display / Resolution (Main Display): 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+). Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone 17eOLED
Galaxy S26 UltraDynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact manufacturer Display / Technology (Main Display): Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
iPhone 17e6.1 in
Galaxy S26 Ultra6.9 in
Sources
iPhone 17e
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 174.9mm (6.9" full rectangle) / 171.4mm (6.7" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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Height
iPhone 17e146.7 mm
Galaxy S26 Ultra163.6 mm
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 17e170 g
Galaxy S26 Ultra214 g
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 17e71.5 mm
Galaxy S26 Ultra78.1 mm
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Camera system
iPhone 17eMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Galaxy S26 Ultra200.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 10.0 MP (Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)); F1.4, F2.9, F1.9, F2.4 (Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)); Rear Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - OIS (yes); Optical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical quality Zoom 2x and 10x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 100x (Rear Camera - Zoom); 12.0 MP (Front Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Front Camera - F Number); Front Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - Flash (yes); UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps (Video Recording Resolution); 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD (Slow Motion)
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - OIS. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Zoom. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Flash. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Video Recording Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Slow Motion.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 17e6.1-inch OLED; 2532 × 1170; 1200 nits peak (HDR)
Galaxy S26 Ultra174.9 mm (≈6.89-inch, calculated) (6.9" full rectangle) / 171.4mm (6.7" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)
Sources
iPhone 17e
460 ppi; 800 nits typical. Apple's UK specification does not state a maximum refresh rate.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Max Refresh Rate (Main Display).
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 17e146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × thickness)
Galaxy S26 Ultra163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact manufacturer row Dimension (HxWxD, mm); source axes and millimetre unit retained.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (1)
Thickness
iPhone 17e7.8 mm
Galaxy S26 Ultra7.9 mm
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
iPhone 17e256 GB
Galaxy S26 Ultra512 GB
Sources
iPhone 17eApple UK iPhone 17e configurations
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer value from Storage (GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 17eRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Galaxy S26 Ultra12 GB physical RAM; 512 GB nominal storage
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact selected manufacturer SKU; available storage is lower. Virtual or storage-backed RAM is not included.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 17eUK model A3634; nano-SIM + eSIM
Galaxy S26 UltraUK SM-S948BZWGEUB; Number of SIM: Dual-SIM; SIM size: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; Infra: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL; 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900; 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900); 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3); 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500); 5G SDL Sub6: N75(1500+)
Sources
iPhone 17e
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Exact UK manufacturer listing. This does not assert every carrier feature, roaming capability or stock status.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (105)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 17e60 fps
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 17e60 fps
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 17eYes
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear optical stabilisation
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - OIS. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear autofocus
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed local video playback
iPhone 17e26 hours
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer value from Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone 17e30 minutes
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 17e
Apple does not state the maximum refresh rate.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra12 GB
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 17eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Listed operating system
iPhone 17eiOS 26
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth version
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraBluetooth v6.0
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
iPhone 17eUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone 17eFace ID
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone 17eApple C1X
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3634.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main display resolution
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display).
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main display size
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra174.9mm (6.9" full rectangle) / 171.4mm (6.7" rounded corners)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display).
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main display technology
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraDynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display).
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera
iPhone 17e12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ingress protection
iPhone 17eIP68
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone 17e0×
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Exact source capability wording, scoped to NFC. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published operating system
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraAndroid
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality crop reach
iPhone 17e2×
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published HDR peak
iPhone 17e1200 nits
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
HDR peak claim; not an outdoor or full-screen measurement.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone 17e460 ppi
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 17e0
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsGalaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 17e1
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable battery
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNo
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio and Video — Audio Playing Format
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio and Video — Stereo Support
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio and Video — Video Playing Format
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio and Video — Video Playing Resolution
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraUHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra5000
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Energy Efficiency Class
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraA
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra1200
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Video Playback Time (Hours)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraUp to 31
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Front Camera - Auto Focus
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Front Camera - F Number
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraF2.2
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Front Camera - Resolution
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra12.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Rear Camera - Auto Focus
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraF1.4, F2.9, F1.9, F2.4
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Rear Camera - Flash
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Rear Camera - OIS
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra200.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 10.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Rear Camera - Zoom
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraOptical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical quality Zoom 2x and 10x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 100x
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Slow Motion
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Video Recording Resolution
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraUHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Bluetooth Version
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraBluetooth v6.0
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Earjack
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraUSB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Location Technology
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — MHL
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNo
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — NFC
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — PC Sync.
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraSmart Switch (PC version)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — USB Interface
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraUSB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — USB Version
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraUSB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Wi-Fi Direct
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Colour Depth (Main Display)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra16M
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ECO Design — Recyclability (%)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra14.1
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ECO Design — Recycled Content (%)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra17.7
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Cobalt (g)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra10 ≤
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Gold (g)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra< 0.02
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Neodymium (g)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra0.2 ≤
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Tantalum (g)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra0.01 ≤ < 0.1
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
General Information — Form Factor
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraTouchscreen Bar
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — 2G GSM
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — 3G UMTS
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — 4G FDD LTE
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — 4G TDD LTE
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraB38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — 5G FDD Sub6
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraN1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — 5G SDL Sub6
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraN75(1500+)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — 5G TDD Sub6
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — Infra
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — Number of SIM
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraDual-SIM
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — SIM size
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network/Bearer — SIM Slot Type
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraSIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraAndroid
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical specification — Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical specification — Weight (g)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra214
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Speed
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra4.74GHz, 3.6GHz
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Type
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraOcta-Core
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
S Pen Support
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Services and Applications — Bluetooth® Hearing Aid Support
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Services and Applications — Gear Support
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Services and Applications — Mobile TV
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNo
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Services and Applications — Samsung DeX Support
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Services and Applications — SmartThings Support
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraYes
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Software Support — Security Update Period (Valid until)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra28 February 2033
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage/Memory — Available Storage (GB)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra473.6
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage/Memory — Memory_(GB)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra12
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage/Memory — Storage (GB)
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra512
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone 17e21 hours
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone 17eYes
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone 17e15 W
Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 Ultra
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs126 specificationsiPhone 17eGalaxy S26 Ultra
iPhone 17eGalaxy S26 UltraWeightDiffers
Sources
170g
214g
Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
78.1mm
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
7.9mm
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × thickness)
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (height × width × depth)Exact manufacturer row Dimension (HxWxD, mm); source axes and millimetre unit retained.
HeightDiffers
Sources
146.7 mm
163.6 mmExact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
Manufacturer form factor
Sources
slab
slabExact manufacturer General Information / Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Shared form normalization: Touchscreen Bar→slab, Folder→foldable, Flip→flip. Original manufacturer designation is retained; no form is inferred from a model name.
Manufacturer colourDiffers
Sources
Black
WhiteExact manufacturer catalogue modelCode SM-S948BZWGEUB, fmyChipType=COLOR: White. Storage/radio options and display colour depth are separate fields.
Physical specification — Weight (g)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
214Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Cobalt (g)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
10 ≤Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Tantalum (g)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
0.01 ≤ < 0.1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Neodymium (g)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
0.2 ≤Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Gold (g)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
< 0.02Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.1″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.9″
Main display diagonal (full rectangle) · Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 174.9mm (6.9" full rectangle) / 171.4mm (6.7" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
1200 nitsPublished HDR peak · HDR peak claim; not an outdoor or full-screen measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not state the maximum refresh rate.
120HzMaximum main display refresh rate · Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.1-inch OLED; 2532 × 1170; 1200 nits peak (HDR)460 ppi; 800 nits typical. Apple's UK specification does not state a maximum refresh rate.
174.9 mm (≈6.89-inch, calculated) (6.9" full rectangle) / 171.4mm (6.7" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Max Refresh Rate (Main Display).
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2532 × 1170
3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)Exact manufacturer Display / Resolution (Main Display): 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+). Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
Main display size
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
174.9mm (6.9" full rectangle) / 171.4mm (6.7" rounded corners)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display).
Main display resolution
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display).
Main display technology
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Dynamic AMOLED 2XManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display).
Display — Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
16MManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Display — Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
120 HzManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modules
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
1
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
200.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 10.0 MP (Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)); F1.4 , F2.9 , F1.9 , F2.4 (Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)); Rear Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - OIS (yes); Optical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical quality Zoom 2x and 10x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 100x (Rear Camera - Zoom); 12.0 MP (Front Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Front Camera - F Number); Front Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - Flash (yes); UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps (Video Recording Resolution); 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD (Slow Motion)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - OIS. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Zoom. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Flash. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Video Recording Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Slow Motion.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Not verified
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
YesOIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
60 fpsFront TrueDepth camera only.
Not verified
Front autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Front Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Rear autofocus
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Rear optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - OIS. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Camera — Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
200.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 10.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
F1.4 , F2.9 , F1.9 , F2.4Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Optical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical quality Zoom 2x and 10x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 100xManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
12.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Front Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
F2.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Front Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Video Recording Resolution
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fpsManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Camera — Slow Motion
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHDManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
26 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 26 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 15 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 21 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
5000 mAh (typical)Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Video Playback Time (Hours). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Energy Efficiency Class. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
21 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
15 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
5000 mAhManufacturer value from Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
Battery — Video Playback Time (Hours)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Up to 31Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Battery — Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
5000Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Removable battery
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable.
Battery — Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
AManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Battery — Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
1200Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Software supportDiffers
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Manufacturer security-update period valid until 28 February 2033Security support is separate from the number of major OS upgrades and installed software version.
Listed operating system
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
S Pen Support
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Audio and Video — Stereo Support
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — Gear Support
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch ActiveManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — Samsung DeX Support
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — Bluetooth® Hearing Aid Support
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — SmartThings Support
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Software Support — Security Update Period (Valid until)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
28 February 2033Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables
Apple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyUK Ultra launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy; it is not the Exynos chip in the UK base/Plus.
Memory and storageConfiguration
Sources
iPhone 17eApple UK iPhone 17e configurations
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB physical RAM; 512 GB nominal storageExact selected manufacturer SKU; available storage is lower. Virtual or storage-backed RAM is not included.
Regional SIM and network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3634; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
UK SM-S948BZWGEUB; Number of SIM: Dual-SIM; SIM size: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; Infra: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL; 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900; 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900); 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3); 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500); 5G SDL Sub6: N75(1500+)Exact UK manufacturer listing. This does not assert every carrier feature, roaming capability or stock status.
Nominal storageConfiguration
Sources
iPhone 17eApple UK iPhone 17e configurations
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
256 GB
512 GBManufacturer value from Storage (GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
Physical RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
12 GBManufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
Main display panelDiffers
Sources
OLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExact manufacturer Display / Technology (Main Display): Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
eSIM only
Sources
No
NoExact manufacturer SIM type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. Regional operator support remains separate.
Ingress protection
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
USB connection
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 17eApple UK iPhone 17e configurations
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
£699Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3634.
Not verified
NFC
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to NFC. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Bluetooth v6.0
Published operating system
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Android
Processor — CPU Speed
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
4.74GHz, 3.6GHzManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Processor — CPU Type
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Octa-CoreManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Storage/Memory — Memory_(GB)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
12Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Storage/Memory — Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
512Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Storage/Memory — Available Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
473.6Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — Number of SIM
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Dual-SIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — SIM size
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — SIM Slot Type
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — Infra
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDLManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — 2G GSM
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — 3G UMTS
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — 4G FDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — 4G TDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — 5G FDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — 5G TDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Network/Bearer — 5G SDL Sub6
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
N75(1500+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — USB Interface
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
USB Type-CManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — USB Version
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
USB 3.2 Gen 1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — Location Technology
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — Earjack
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
USB Type-CManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — MHL
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — Bluetooth Version
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Bluetooth v6.0Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — NFC
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Connectivity — PC Sync.
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
OS
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
AndroidManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
General Information — Form Factor
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Touchscreen BarManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Physical specification — Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Audio and Video — Video Playing Format
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Audio and Video — Video Playing Resolution
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fpsManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Audio and Video — Audio Playing Format
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APEManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Recycled Content (%)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
17.7Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
ECO Design — Recyclability (%)
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
14.1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Services and Applications — Mobile TV
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specifications
Not verified
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S948BZWGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 17e
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
ApplePeak brightness1,200 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
HDR peak claim; not an outdoor or full-screen measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone 17e configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17e exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
512 GB · checked 17 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight214 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
SamsungWidth78.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
SamsungThickness7.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
SamsungDisplay size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 174.9mm (6.9" full rectangle) / 171.4mm (6.7" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.
SamsungPeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact manufacturer SIM type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. Regional operator support remains separate.
SamsungIP ratingNot verified
Not published
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
SamsungPixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.
SamsungNative telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modulesNot verified
Not published
8K recordingNot verified
Not published
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- Samsung UK — exact SM-S948BZWGEUB manufacturer specificationsSamsung · accessed 17 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Samsung UK — SM-S948BZWGEUB exact catalogue identity and official gallerySamsung · accessed 17 Oct 2026
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