Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26
95
Beebom Score
80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4823mAh, 40W | 4300mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Battery, Gaming and Design |
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General
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,49,900 | ₹87,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1320 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2868 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 411 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Weight | 231 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | Display Port, USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 Pro | Exynos 2600 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Deca-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Xclipse 960 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse | Auto focus, Auto HDR, Best Face, Digital zoom, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence, Live Translate | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Signal Processor, AI Stickers, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4823 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 40 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
