Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,568,709); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9200
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2568709
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.