The Samsung Galaxy S26 starts at Rs. 87,999 and features a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2600 chip, triple cameras with 3x optical zoom, and a 4,300mAh battery. The iPhone 17, priced from Rs. 82,900, offers a 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion OLED display, A19 chip, dual 48-megapixel cameras, and improved battery life claims. While Samsung provides a dedicated telephoto lens and larger battery, Apple focuses on efficiency, brightness, and computational photography enhancements.