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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G vs Apple iPad (2025)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G
82/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Apple

Apple iPad (2025)

Apple iPad (2025)
81/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G BETTER THAN Apple iPad (2025)?

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5GWinner 🏆
Apple iPad (2025)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORSamsung GalaxyApple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.7"11"11"
Chassis WeightN/AN/A999g
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G:
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2025):
  • ✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+100 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓11" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 FE 5GApple iPad (2025)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.7"11"
Resolution & DensityFHD+ / LTPO AMOLED FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorExynos 2500 Apple A16 Bionic
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, Triple Camera System50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/AN/A
WeightN/AN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingFast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3+Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Exynos 2500 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G:
Higher overall BeastScore: 81.5 vs top rival 80.8 · More system memory: 8GB RAM vs max 6GB
When to buy Apple iPad (2025):
Significantly larger display: 11" vs max 6.7" for media & multitasking
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G vs Apple iPad (2025)

Which phone is better: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G or Apple iPad (2025)?

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.5/100 compared to Apple iPad (2025) (80.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.5 vs top rival 80.8 and More system memory: 8GB RAM vs max 6GB.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G and Apple iPad (2025)?

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 4900 mAh battery, while Apple iPad (2025) features a 11-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G and Apple iPad (2025)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G scores 80/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad (2025) scores 80/100.

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