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Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 Performance Comparison Analysis: Benchmark and AI Test Results
Compared and analyzed the performance of 13 of the latest smartphones, including the Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17, through Geekbench, 3DMark, and AI Geekbench tests. The Galaxy S26 showed strength in multi-core and GPU performance, but the iPhone 17 showed superiority in single-core performance and AI precision calculations. The performance of the Exynos 2600 was also generally evaluated as decent.
1. 📱 Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17: Comparison of Key Specs and Test Environment
- ✅ The Galaxy S26 is equipped with Exynos (general, Plus models) and Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 (Ultra model).
- ✅ The iPhone 17 series uses the A19 and A19 Pro chipsets.
- ✅ The foldable series uses Snapdragon, except for the Flip 7.
- ✅ The test environment was set the same for all devices: 100% battery charge, 27-28 degree temperature, maximum brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate.
- ✅ Only Wi-Fi was turned on, and data and Bluetooth were turned off to minimize variables.
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1. 📱 Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17: Comparison of Key Specs and Test Environment
- ✅ The Galaxy S26 is equipped with Exynos (general, Plus models) and Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 (Ultra model).
- ✅ The iPhone 17 series uses the A19 and A19 Pro chipsets.
- ✅ The foldable series uses Snapdragon, except for the Flip 7.
- ✅ The test environment was set the same for all devices: 100% battery charge, 27-28 degree temperature, maximum brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate.
- ✅ Only Wi-Fi was turned on, and data and Bluetooth were turned off to minimize variables.
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2. ⚡ Geekbench Benchmark: CPU Performance Comparison (Single Core vs Multi Core)
- ✅ Geekbench is a test that measures CPU performance. Single core indicates app execution speed, and multi core indicates multitasking performance.
- ✅ The single-core performance of the Galaxy S26 Exynos model has improved slightly compared to the previous model, but the Snapdragon Ultra model showed an overwhelming increase.
- ⚠️ The iPhone 17 series still showed superior single-core performance.
- ✅ Multi-core performance of the Galaxy S26 improved by 10-15% compared to the previous model, showing higher performance than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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3. 🎮 3DMark Benchmark: GPU Performance and Stability Comparison
- ✅ 3DMark is an index that measures GPU performance, that is, graphics processing performance, and is directly related to game performance.
- ✅ The instantaneous graphics performance of the Galaxy S26 series has improved by up to 14% compared to the previous model.
- ✅ The minimum score in the heat accumulation state has also improved by up to 18% compared to the previous model.
- ✅ All models except the Galaxy S26 general model maintained higher performance than the iPhone 17 foldable series.
- ⚠️ iPhone conservatively sets initial performance to reduce rapid performance degradation, while Galaxy sets instantaneous performance high and then limits it according to heat generation.
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4. 🤖 AI Geekbench Test: AI Calculation Performance Comparison and Analysis
- ⚠️ AI Geekbench is an index that measures the AI calculation performance of smartphones, and is divided into precision calculation, efficiency score, and low power score.
- ⚠️ The precision score of the Galaxy S26 fell by up to 9% compared to the previous model and showed a lower score compared to the iPhone.
- ✅ The efficiency score has improved compared to the previous model, but the low power score has decreased except for the Ultra model.
- ⚠️ AI calculation may vary depending on driver and OS optimization, and there is also the opinion that Galaxy is ahead in actual AI utilization.
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5. 📊 Galaxy S26 Performance Summary and Pre-Order Information
- ✅ The Galaxy S26 has clear improvements compared to the previous model, especially in multi-core and GPU performance.
- ✅ The Exynos 2600 also does not appear to be a clear weakness, contrary to concerns.
- ⚠️ There is still a gap with the iPhone in single core, and AI scored low in some items.
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