Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Apple - iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W |
| AnTuTu | 2200000 | 3550000 |
| Weight | 196 g | 254 g |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 60 W |
| Pixel density | 513 ppi | 430 ppi |
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 7.6 " |
Between the Galaxy S26+ and iPhone Duo, the Galaxy S26+ comes out ahead in weight / pixel density, while the iPhone Duo wins on wireless charging / antutu. Overall, the Galaxy S26+ scores 69.4 and the iPhone Duo scores 69.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (69.4 vs 69.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy S26+ if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, pixel density, main camera, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 58.00 g less. 196 vs 254.
Pick the iPhone Duo if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, antutu, wired charging, among others. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy S26+ or Apple - iPhone Duo?
Apple - iPhone Duo leads the current Mars Score by 0.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy S26+ if…
Samsung - Galaxy S26+ has the measurable edge on weight g, pixel density ppi, main cam mp.
Choose Apple - iPhone Duo if…
Apple - iPhone Duo has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, antutu score, wired charging w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26+ wins
- ▲Weight — 58.00 g less. 196 vs 254.
- ▲Pixel density — 19.30% more. 513 ppi vs 430 ppi.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 6).
- ▲Battery capacity — 0.35% more. 4900 mAh vs 4883 mAh.
Why Apple - iPhone Duo wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 61.36% more. 3550000 vs 2200000.
- ▲Wired charging — 33.33% more. 60 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Screen size — 13.43% more. 7.6 " vs 6.7 ".
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Apple - iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 glead | 254 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mmlead | 11.3 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | foldable_booklead |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Apple - iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 7.6 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 513 ppilead | 430 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Apple - iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2200000 | 3550000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 22.4 GHzlead | 20.3 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Apple - iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Apple - iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4900 mAhlead | 4883 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 60 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 25 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Apple - iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Apple - iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 6 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26+ or iPhone Duo?+
Galaxy S26+ has 0.3% more battery — 4900 mAh vs 4883 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26+ or iPhone Duo?+
Galaxy S26+ is 58g lighter — 196g vs 254g.
Is Galaxy S26+ waterproof?+
Galaxy S26+ has an IP68 rating.
Does iPhone Duo support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone Duo supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26+ or iPhone Duo?+
Galaxy S26+ has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.