MODEL 01
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
2025 Pro Max, 256GB; regional SIM and radio variants differ
MODEL 02
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
US unlocked, 256GB / 12GB; regional radio variants differ
9 specification differences2 matching specifications0 shared test datasets16 gaps or source conflicts
What actually changes
Specifications reported for every selected model. A difference does not automatically mean better.
Front camera
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 18 MP Center Stage
Source
Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 12 MP
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TechRadar ↗
Main camera
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 48 MP, fixed f/1.78 aperture
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Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 200 MP, f/1.4
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TechRadar ↗
Ultrawide camera
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 48 MP, f/2.2
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Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 50 MP
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TechRadar ↗
Panel family
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- OLED
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Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- AMOLED
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TechRadar ↗
Refresh rate
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- ProMotion up to 120 Hz
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Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 1–120 Hz
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TechRadar ↗
Resolution
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 2868 × 1320
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Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 3120 × 1440
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TechRadar ↗
Processor
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Apple A19 Pro
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Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
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TechRadar ↗
Storage
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 256 GB selected
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Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 256 GB
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TechRadar ↗
What stays the same (2 specifications)
Screen size
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9-inch
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Apple ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9-inch
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TechRadar ↗
Memory
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 12 GB
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Tom’s Guide ↗ - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 12 GB
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TechRadar ↗
Measured differences
Each comparison keeps the publisher’s test conditions together.
No shared test dataset is available for these models. Specifications and review observations can help you choose, but they cannot establish a measured performance winner.
What we still cannot compare (16 fields)
Missing specifications are gaps in coverage. Conflicting values need source review.
- Telephoto camera · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Brightness claim · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Battery capacity · Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: not reported
- Wired charging · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Wireless charging · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- CPU cores · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- GPU cores · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Storage options · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Port · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Wireless · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Dimensions · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Protection · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Special feature · Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: not reported
- Streamed video claim · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
- Stylus · Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: not reported
- Video playback claim · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: not reported
Phones
Cameras, screen & battery
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Best forA large-screen iPhone to compare with the newer Pro Max at the actual selling price.
A working 17 Pro Max is still a capable everyday phone; check whether the newer camera controls and measured performance gains matter to your use.
- Processor
- Apple A19 Pro
- Main camera
- 48 MP, fixed f/1.78 aperture
- Storage
- 256 GB selected
- Front camera
- 18 MP Center Stage
Reasons to choose it
- Large 120Hz OLED
- 48 MP telephoto and Center Stage camera
Before you buy
Large, heavy body
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.