Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 5G
Here you can compare Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (256GB) and Samsung Galaxy S26 5G. Comparing Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (256GB) stands against Samsung Galaxy S26 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (256GB) is ₹62,600 and for Samsung Galaxy S26 5G is ₹87,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Sep 02, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| RAM | 12 GB | |
| CPU | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| OS | iOS v15 | Android v16 |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Price | ₹62,600 | ₹87,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 54 / 100 | 80 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 4.7 in | 6.3 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 65.4% | ~ 90% Less Bezels |
| RAM | 12 GB More RAM | |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.22 GHz | 3.8 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Hexa Core | Deca Core More CPU Cores |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 12 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 144 g Lighter | 167 g |
| Battery | 4300 mAh Bigger Battery | |
| Unique Features | No | Reverse Charging |
General
| Model | iPhone SE | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | March 8, 2022 | February 25, 2026 |
Design
| Dimensions | 67.3 x 138.4 x 7.3 mm | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 144 g | 167 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Display
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 326 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 65.4% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | 1,400:1 Contrast Ratio (typical), True Tone Display, Wide Colour Display (P3), Haptic Touch, 625 nits Max Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Port | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 2,985,906 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 158,355 Sequential Read: 4158.0 MB/s; Sequential Write: 3053.1 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 11,023 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,286 (Single Core) 25,104 (OpenCL) 27,627 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,526 (Wild Life Extreme) (39.08 FPS) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Front | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three Axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Focus Pixels | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Advanced Red-eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8.5 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A15 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| CPU | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 960 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Works with Qi Chargers | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 50 hours |
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