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Design
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is predicted to adopt an even slimmer profile than the S25 Ultra, measuring under ~7–8 mm in thickness, while using a premium titanium frame and flat edges/glass (likely Victus 3 or similar). A new camera island bumps out slightly but keeps the overall body thinner.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max appears thicker (~8.7 mm), due to a larger battery and upgraded internals, with a ceramic/glass exterior and revamped aluminum-ceramic chassis (moving from titanium) and under-display Face ID/camera (no notch).
Display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sports a ~6.9‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with QHD+, adaptive 144 Hz refresh, CoE depolarizer anti-reflective glass, peak brightness approaching 3000 nits, a flat profile, and very thin bezels.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max includes a 6.9‑inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display at 120 Hz, 1320×2868 resolution (~458 ppi), Dolby Vision HDR, always‑on support, and Ceramic Shield front glass (~2000 nits brightness).
Performance
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra brings the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 paired with up to 16 GB RAM in select variants—strong for gaming, AI computation, and multitasking. One UI 8.5 on Android 15 promises deep AI features like live translation, adaptive battery, and wireless DeX.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max enhances it with the A19 Pro built on 3 nm tech, 12 GB RAM, iOS 18 (or possibly iOS 26 depending on naming), and proven high efficiency and benchmarks topping ~3780 single‑core and ~10 772 multi‑core in Geekbench 6.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra likely houses a battery in the ~5 396–5 500 mAh range using silicon‑carbon chemistry for higher density, offering up to ~2 days of typical use.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max uses a ~4 685–4 800 mAh Li‑Ion pack, reportedly good for up to ~28–30 hours of playback (moderate use).
Charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra supports 60 W wired fast charging (there is some talk of possible 65 W variants), wireless charging up to ~45 W, and reverse wireless charging (PowerShare). It charges 0‑100% in ~35 minutes.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max offers 35 W wired PD2.0 fast charging (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe wireless charging at ~25 W, Qi2 up to 15 W, and reverse wired charging (~4.5 W).
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra continues Samsung’s high‑resolution legacy: a 200 MP main sensor (upgraded with variable aperture), paired with a 50 MP ultra‑wide, plus 3× and periscope zoom telephotos (possibly 5× or 10× optical). Its quad camera is supported with AI computational photography and new optical hardware.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max features a triple rear of all 48 MP sensors: wide (with sensor-shift OIS), ultra-wide, and a 5× periscope telephoto with 3D sensor‑shift OIS. The front camera is 24 MP with autofocus, 4K recording, Dolby Vision HDR & ProRes support.
Durability
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Both come with IP68 water and dust resistance.
Samsung likely uses Gorilla Glass Victus 3 front and back with a titanium frame.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max continues with a Ceramic Shield front, glass back, and high-grade aluminum/ceramic or titanium frame (depending on the model), built to withstand submersion to 6 m for 30 min.
Security & Extras
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra includes an in‑screen optical fingerprint, Knox Matrix security, UWB support, wireless DeX, and extensive AI features like voice translation and adaptive battery. Promises 7 years of software updates.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max relies on Face ID (under-display), Apple Intelligence tools, UWB gen‑2, satellite SOS, MagSafe accessories, stereo Dolby Atmos speakers, and 5 years or more of iOS support.
Software
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launches with Android 15 and One UI 7.1, heavily AI‑driven features, multi-year update support, and more customization freedom.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max runs iOS 18 (or the iOS 26 naming variant), which is tightly optimized, has seamless Apple ecosystem support, ProRes and camera workflows, and consistent major updates for at least 5–6 years.
Conclusion
- If you value ultra-high megapixel zoom systems, blazing fast charging, a slimmer design, and cutting-edge AI features in Android, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could be your pick.
- If you prefer highly optimized performance, superior video capture and editing, long update support, and seamless ecosystem integration, iPhone 17 Pro Max likely leads.
Each represents its platform’s best—so your choice depends on priorities: raw hardware flexibility and display innovation (Samsung) vs. refined software experience and longevity (Apple).
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