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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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The showdown.

47-POINT LAB METHODOLOGY
Challenger A

iPhone 17 Pro Max

A19 Pro · 8GB · $1,149
9.4 SCOREAPPLE
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Challenger BWINS

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 12GB · $1,299
9.5 SCORESAMSUNG
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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
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxGalaxy S26 Ultra
Performance
ChipA19 ProSnapdragon 8 Gen 5
RAM8GB12GB
HowPhones score9.4 / 109.5 / 10
Display
Display6.9" LTPO 120Hz6.9" LTPO 120Hz
Battery & charging
Battery4685 mAh5500 mAh
Pricing
Current price$1,149$1,299
Launch price$1,199$1,299
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