Head to head
iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S26
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Galaxy S26 is the newer phone (2026 vs 2025).
- Galaxy S26 carries the bigger battery (4,300 mAh vs 3,692 mAh).
- Galaxy S26 is lighter (167 g vs 177 g).
- iPhone 17 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $249 vs $299 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 17 | Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2025-09-19 | 2026-03-11 |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) | 6.3" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US) / Exynos 2600 (intl) |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide (2x optical-quality) + 48MP ultrawide | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 12MP |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 40W wired (50% in 20 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W | USB-C, 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 |
| Weight | 177 g | 167 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, White, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage | Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow (online), Pink Gold (online) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC |
| OS at launch | iOS 26 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 17 | Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | — |
| Most-chosen storage | 256GB | — |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 17 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $249 | $299 |
| Battery replacement | $109 | $109 |
FAQ
iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S26, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 17 or the Galaxy S26?
The Galaxy S26 is newer — it launched in 2026, while the iPhone 17 launched in 2025.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh vs 3,692 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $249 for the iPhone 17 and $299 for the Galaxy S26 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 17 and the Galaxy S26?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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