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Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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The showdown.

47-POINT LAB METHODOLOGY
Challenger AWINS

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 12GB · $1,299
9.5 SCORESAMSUNG
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iPhone 17 Pro Max

A19 Pro · 8GB · $1,149
9.4 SCOREAPPLE
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The verdict.

+ AI VERDICT
Computed from spec diffs · 47-point methodology

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes this by a hair on points (0.1 margin). Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on ram, howphones score, and battery, but iPhone 17 Pro Max takes current price and launch price.

WINNER BY 0.1 POINTGalaxy S26 Ultra
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Spec showdown.

7 SPEC ROWS
SpecificationGalaxy S26 UltraiPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 5A19 Pro
RAM12GB8GB
HowPhones score9.5 / 109.4 / 10
Display
Display6.9" LTPO 120Hz6.9" LTPO 120Hz
Battery & charging
Battery5500 mAh4685 mAh
Pricing
Current price$1,299$1,149
Launch price$1,299$1,199
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