Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Comparison & Technical Specifications
Specs
Apple
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1299
General
Announced
September 2023
February 25, 2026
Device Type
Smartphone
Smartphone
IP Resistant
IP68
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
User Interface
iOS 17
One UI 6
Major OS Updates
5 years
3 years
Released OS Version
iOS 17
Android 14
Released
-
March 11, 2026
Device Model
-
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Design
Type
Bar
Bar
Colors
Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Burgundy
Weight
235g
214g
Width Mm
78.1
78.1
Height Mm
160.8
163.6
Thickness Mm
7.4
7.9
Network
ESIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
2G Network
GSM
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network
HSDPA
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network
LTE-A
4G FDD LTE, 4G TDD LTE
5G Network
5G
SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Display
Size
6.8 inches
6.9 inches
Features
HDR10, Dolby Vision
-
Resolution
2778 x 1284 pixels
3120 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD+)
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Pixel Density
458 ppi
516 ppi
Display Colors
1 billion colors
16M colors
Display Protection
Ceramic Shield
-
Display Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Scratch Resistant Screen
Secondary Display
-
Hardware
CPU
Hexa-core
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 740
Chipset
A17 Bionic
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
RAM Memory
12GB
12GB / 16GB
Internal Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB
256GB / 512GB
Card Slot
-
Camera
Main Lens
200MP
200 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), OIS
Front Camera
12MP
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, PDAF
Telephoto Lens
50 MP, f/2.2, 4x optical zoom, OIS
Ultrawide Lens
12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm
Camera Branding
Pro Cameras
Samsung
Camera Features
Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4
Auto-HDR, panorama
Rear Video Resolution
4K at 24/30/60fps
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec.
Front Video Resolution
4K at 24/30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Macro Depth Sensor
-
Connectivity
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Wi Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Infrared
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
USB Version
USB 3.2
3.2 Gen 1
USB Interface
USB-C
USB Type-C
Wi Fi Hotspot
Headphone Jack
USB - type-C
Hdmi
-
With Type-C
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Placement
Built-in
Non-removable
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Li-Ion
Wired Charging
45W
45W
Reverse Charging
Reverse wireless charging 5W
Wireless Charging
MagSafe 15W
Yes, 15W
Video Playback Time Hours
28 hours
31 hours
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers
Stereo speakers
Microphones
Stereo
Stereo microphones
Sensors
Gyroscope
Proximity
SAR Sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient Light
Electronic Compass
Fingerprint Reader
Under display, ultrasonic
Barometer
-
IR Blaster
-
Hall Sensor
-
AI Features
AI Assistant
Siri
Samsung Bixby, Google Assistant
AI Photography
Smart HDR, Deep Fusion, Night Mode
Pro Mode with AI enhancement
On Device AI
-
NPU
AI Text Audio
-
Text to speech, voice commands
Box Content
Included Items
USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation
Smartphone / USB Type-C cable / SIM eject tool / Protective case / Safety information / Quick start guide and warranty card / Desiccant
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