Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra beats iPhone 17 Pro Max in analyst comparison
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Updated · ZDNet · May 5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra beats iPhone 17 Pro Max in analyst comparison
9 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 5
The reviewer said Samsung's flagship wins overall, while Apple's rival remains stronger for users in the Apple ecosystem, video shooting and storage up to 2TB.
The S26 Ultra was favoured for raw performance from Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Galaxy AI features, broader device compatibility and a privacy screen system.
Both 6.9-inch premium phones were described as strong switch-worthy options, with the iPhone starting at $1,199 and Samsung at $1,299, though the analyst said sticking with your current OS is simplest.
With Samsung’s S26 Ultra now offering seven years of OS updates and AI-powered privacy, does it finally surpass the iPhone for long-term value and security?
Given ongoing memory shortages and modest upgrades, should consumers wait another year or is now the smartest time to switch between Apple and Samsung?
Do the S26 Ultra’s innovative features like Privacy Display and advanced AI truly outweigh its reported camera and display controversies for everyday users?