Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+50MP+50MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 60W | 4832mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia and Software |
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General
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 25, 2026 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 10, 2026 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,39,999 | ₹1,49,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 500 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Weight | 214 grams | 231 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Crystal Shield Glass | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Best Face, Laser Auto Focus | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Slow Motion, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI suggestions, Audio Eraser, Galaxy AI, Photo assist | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+ | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4832 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 60 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| 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 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
