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Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
A side-by-side look at specs, scores, and which one fits you.
The verdict
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the more affordable choice, by about $100.
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the edge on battery life.
Specs side by side
| Phone | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 120Hz | 6.9" LTPO OLED 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A19 Pro |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB–1TB | 256GB–2TB |
| Camera | 200MP quad + 5x zoom | 48MP triple + 4x zoom |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | ~4,685mAh |
| Charging | 60W wired | 40W + MagSafe |
| Build | IP68 · S Pen | IP68 titanium |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,199 |
Score comparison
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