Samsung Galaxy S26 FE / Apple iPhone 17

The US version carries the SM-S741U/U1 code; this entry covers the European/UK version.

ProMotion adjusts the refresh rate to the content: 120 Hz smoothness when scrolling, lower rates on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked. Because of the rounded corners, the visible area is slightly smaller than the rectangle measurement.

Samsung's stated peak value; not sustained brightness.

The aluminium alloy frame excludes the volume and side keys, SIM tray and camera lens barrels.

Options can vary by region; Samsung lists 8 GB RAM for this model.

Samsung's global announcement lists 128, 256 and 512 GB; options vary by carrier and country. External SD cards are not supported.

There is no memory card slot.

Samsung's technical table states the front camera has no autofocus.

Center Stage automatically adjusts the framing to the people in photos and video calls; the TrueDepth system for Face ID works with this camera.

Dual Capture records with the front and rear cameras at the same time. Action mode strongly stabilises footage shot while walking or running.

Samsung states up to 29 hours of video playback; real-world time depends on use.

The adapter is not in the box and is sold separately. Samsung recommends approved chargers and cables.

Samsung's announcement also says Wi-Fi 6E; 6 GHz availability varies by country and network.

The band list varies by market; details are in Samsung's technical table.

USB 2.0 limits wired data transfer speed.

Pool or sea water use is not advised; resistance can diminish over time.

The list comes from Samsung US's SM-S741UZKEXAA sales page.

No power adapter or EarPods are included.

3,000 nits is a short peak in strong sunlight, not sustained full-screen brightness. The 1-nit minimum aims to avoid eye strain in a dark room. The screen has anti-reflective and oleophobic coatings.

According to Apple, the colour-infused back glass is used on Black, Mist Blue, Sage and Lavender.

Apple notes that this resistance is not permanent, may decline with normal wear, and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.

The GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing; the Neural Accelerators speed up AI work inside the GPU.

The 2× image comes from the centre of the 48 MP main sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens; the optical-quality zoom range is 4× in total, with digital zoom up to 10×. The ultra wide camera also takes 48 MP macro photos.

25 W wireless charging needs a 30 W or higher adapter; no adapter is included. Battery life varies with Apple’s test conditions, network and settings.

Wired data transfer is limited to USB 2 speed, so moving large video files takes time. USB-C can output to an external display at up to 4K HDR.

Thread provides low-power mesh connectivity with smart-home devices. Ultra Wideband helps locate devices such as AirTag by direction and distance; availability varies by country.

Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite are offered depending on country; Crash Detection is included.

The Action button can be set to functions such as silent mode, torch, translate or a shortcut. Camera Control is a touch-sensitive button that adjusts exposure, depth and zoom by sliding.