Apple iPhone 17e / Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B)

Apple iPhone 17e: A3634 · Black, 256 GB

Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B): SM-S926B/DS (Europe and many international markets), 12 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB. The US/Canada SM-S926U/W models with a different chip, the 6.2-inch S24 and the S24 Ultra are separate models.

SpecificationApple iPhone 17eSamsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B)
Release year20262024
AnnouncementMarch 2, 2026; on sale from March 11, 2026 Apple—
ModelA3634

The model number can differ by sales region.

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Storage256 GB (a 512 GB option also exists) Apple—
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2532 × 1170, 460 ppi

Measured as a rectangle the screen is 6.06 inches; the rounded corners make the viewable area smaller.

Apple		6.7-inch (6.5-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 3120 × 1440 (QHD+); adaptive 1–120 Hz; Vision Booster

QHD+ is sharper than the FHD+ panel of the regular S24. The 1–120 Hz range drops to 1 Hz on static content to save battery and rises to 120 Hz for scrolling. Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in sunlight to improve readability.

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Brightness800 nits typical; 1,200 nits peak for HDR content

The 1,200-nit figure applies only to HDR content as a short peak.

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Front glassCeramic Shield 2

Apple claims 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation and improved anti-reflection.

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BodyAluminium frame, glass back; matte finish Apple—
ProcessorApple A19; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency) Apple10 cores; 3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 1.95 GHz clusters

Samsung UK does not name the chip; the core layout and clocks belong to the SM-S926B. US models (SM-S926U) using a different chip by region are a separate variant.

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Graphics and AI4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators; 16-core Neural Engine; hardware ray tracing

The A19 in the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU; the 17e version has 4 GPU cores.

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Rear camera48 MP Fusion main camera, 26 mm, f/1.6, OIS; 12 MP 2x (52 mm) images from the same sensor

There is a single rear camera. The 2x option uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens; there is no ultrawide camera.

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Video4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps; Cinematic stabilisation Apple8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion UHD 120 fps, FHD 240 fps Samsung
Front camera12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus; video up to 4K 60 fps Apple12 MP, ƒ/2.2, 80° Samsung
AuthenticationFace ID Apple—
Battery lifeUp to 26 hours of video; up to 21 hours streamed

Apple does not list the battery capacity in mAh; the times are from Apple's tests and vary with use.

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Wired chargingUp to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter

No adapter is included; the box contains a 1 m USB-C cable.

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Wireless chargingUp to 15 W with MagSafe and Qi2

15 W MagSafe needs a 20 W or higher adapter. The iPhone 16e supported only 7.5 W Qi.

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USBUSB-C at USB 2 speed (up to 480 Mbit/s)

USB 2 speed makes wired transfers of large 4K videos to a computer slow.

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Cellular modemApple C1X; 5G (sub-6 GHz) and Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO

Apple says the C1X is up to 2x faster than the C1 in the iPhone 16e.

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WirelessWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC with reader mode Apple—
LocationGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC Apple—
SIMnano-SIM and eSIM; dual eSIM support

The SIM layout can vary by country.

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Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm Apple—
Weight170 g Apple—
DurabilityIP68 (IEC 60529); up to 6 m for up to 30 minutes

The resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.

Apple		IP68 (up to 1.5 m in fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use; rinse and dry after it gets wet.

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SafetyCrash Detection

Requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling.

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SoftwareiOS 26 Apple—
Operating temperature0–35 °C Apple—
Colour optionsBlack, White, Soft Pink; this entry is Black Apple—
Model code—SM-S926B/DS; Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual Nano-SIM or dual eSIM

Samsung UK lists SIM 1 + SIM 2, SIM 1 + eSIM and dual eSIM layouts; eSIM needs operator support.

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Memory and storage—12 GB RAM; 256 GB (about 231.2 GB available) or 512 GB

There is no memory card slot; capacity options can vary by country and carrier.

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Rear cameras—50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, 85°); 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, ƒ/2.4, 36°); 12 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); up to 30x digital zoom

Samsung UK says the Adaptive Pixel sensor enables optical-quality 2x zoom by cropping the centre of the 50 MP sensor. The 3x telephoto is a separate camera.

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Battery and charging—4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); about 65% in 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 5 A cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Wired charging is USB PD compatible; 45 W speed needs a 5 A USB-C cable, and the adapter and cable are sold separately. Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as earbuds or watches from the back of the phone.

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Battery life claim—Up to 31 hours video playback, 27 hours Wi‑Fi internet use, 92 hours audio playback

Samsung’s figures are lab measurements; real-world time depends on network and usage.

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Connectivity—5G (sub-6); Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, 160 MHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; UWB; USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB 3.2 Gen 1 means up to 5 Gbit/s wired transfer to a computer; Samsung DeX lets you connect a monitor for a desktop interface. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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Location and sensors—GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensors Samsung
Operating system—Launched with Android 14 and One UI 6.1; security updates until 31 January 2031

Samsung UK support lists user manuals for Android 15, 16 and 17, so the phone can be upgraded to these versions. Timing can vary by country and carrier.

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Size and weight—158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm; 196 g

Samsung lists 197 g for the mmWave model; weight can vary by market.

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