
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Specs Showdown Across two Titans
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts at $1,300 with a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED, a lighter 7.9 mm frame, and a new Privacy Display that reduces viewing angles; it runs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, plus an S Pen and a 5,000 mAh battery with 60W charging. Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199, powered by the A19 Pro, with a 48MP triple camera system and a 5,088 mAh battery with around 40W charging; both are IP68 and offer premium features, but Galaxy emphasizes display privacy and AI features, while iPhone is known for camera quality and ecosystem.