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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
US unlocked, 256GB / 12GB; regional radio variants differ
Phones
Cameras, screen & battery
Apple iPhone 17
Best forAn iOS phone with a smoother display and more base storage
A 120Hz screen and larger starting storage address two practical reasons people previously paid for a Pro. The standard 17 still lacks a dedicated telephoto camera. For an older discounted model, the price gap to the current generation matters more than AI features alone.
- Processor
- Apple A19
- Main camera
- 48 MP Fusion
- Storage
- 256 GB selected
- Front camera
- 18 MP Center Stage
Reasons to choose it
- 120Hz screen
- Larger original base storage
Before you buy
No Pro telephoto hardware
2 review sourcesSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best forA versatile big Android phone for buyers who use the pen, zoom cameras or privacy feature.
Those features need to justify its premium over a smaller Galaxy or Pixel.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200 MP, f/1.4
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Front camera
- 12 MP
Reasons to choose it
- Integrated S Pen
- Privacy Display and versatile cameras
Before you buy
Large, costly phone
4 review sourcesNo same-test benchmark comparison is available for these models yet. The review findings and specifications above are available now.