Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: If you’re a Samsung fan, there’s good news for you: the company could launch its flagship S-series smartphone early next year. The company is expected to launch three next-generation smartphones with powerful features. One of these, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, is being widely discussed and could come with some upgrades.
It’s believed that this phone will compete with the iPhone 17 Pro Max upon launch. Now the question is: should you buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max or wait for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Price
According to several reports, the starting price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in India could be around ₹159,999. This price could be for its 12GB RAM and 1TB internal storage. On the other hand, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced at ₹149,900 for its 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Features Comparison
Display: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits peak brightness. The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch ProMotion OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits peak brightness.
Chipset: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 880i Elite Gen 5 processor, while this new iPhone model uses the A19 Pro chipset.
Battery Life: For power, the Samsung phone is expected to feature a powerful 5000 mAh battery with 45- or 60-watt charging. This iPhone model, meanwhile, features a 5088 mAh battery with 40-watt wired charging.
Camera Setup: This Samsung phone is expected to feature a quad-camera setup, including a 200MP primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x zoom, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom. The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a triple camera setup, including a 48MP primary camera, a 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom.