Head to head · October 2026
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the iPhone 17
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Galaxy S26 Ultra666 JOD | iPhone 17652 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 666 (observed) | 652 (observed) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 | Apple A19 |
| Performance index | 98/100 | 95/100 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 256GB+ | 256GB+ |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED 2K | 6.3" OLED 1.5K |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Rear camera | 200+50+50+10 MP | 48+48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 60 W | 40 W |
| Release period | February 2026 | September 2025 |
Who is the Galaxy S26 Ultra for, and who is the iPhone 17 for?
Price: the iPhone 17 is JOD 14 cheaper (652 vs 666) — the iPhone 17 price is an observed figure and the Galaxy S26 Ultra price is an observed figure.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 vs Apple A19 — practically the same tier on our index (98 and 95/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Display: Galaxy S26 Ultra: AMOLED 2K, 120 Hz; iPhone 17: OLED 1.5K, 120 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 60 W vs 40 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Galaxy S26 Ultra has 1,308 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Galaxy S26 Ultra 200+50+50+10 MP (4 lenses) vs iPhone 17 48+48 MP (2 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 17 runs iOS and the Galaxy S26 Ultra runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? With a similar chipset tier, the iPhone 17 suits price-first buyers; the Galaxy S26 Ultra suits those paying the difference for a specific row in the table (display, camera, capacity, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 vs Apple A19 — practically the same tier on our index (98 and 95/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Display: Galaxy S26 Ultra: AMOLED 2K, 120 Hz; iPhone 17: OLED 1.5K, 120 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 60 W vs 40 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Galaxy S26 Ultra has 1,308 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Galaxy S26 Ultra 200+50+50+10 MP (4 lenses) vs iPhone 17 48+48 MP (2 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 17 runs iOS and the Galaxy S26 Ultra runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? With a similar chipset tier, the iPhone 17 suits price-first buyers; the Galaxy S26 Ultra suits those paying the difference for a specific row in the table (display, camera, capacity, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.