By Yash
Publication Date: 2026-01-20 11:17:00
With rumors heating up for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, one big question is on everyone’s mind: Can Samsung beat Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max? Or you are planning to get a new device, should you grab the iPhone 17 Pro Max right now, or hold out just a few more weeks for the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
With Samsung’s Unpacked event reportedly set for February 25th in San Francisco, we are officially in the “hype zone.” I have spent the last few days cross-referencing leaks from trustworthy sources.
Here are the three big things that are actually going to matter when you are holding these phones.
1. The Camera Game:
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is doubling down on being the “camera monster.” Rumors suggest it is keeping that 200MP sensor, a wider f/1.4 aperture, best for low-light pictures. If you love taking photos at concerts or zooming in on tall buildings from far away, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will probably win with its strong zoom power and super-sharp details.
On the other side, the iPhone 17 Pro Max features a triple-lens setup with 48MP across the board. Apple isn’t trying to win the “most megapixels” award, but the device is winning the “best results” award. The video quality remains the gold standard, think buttery-smooth 4K at 120fps and a new 18MP front camera that makes every selfie look like a professional headshot (you are reading correctly, I am praising Apple).
The Bottom Line: If you want a camera that can see things the human eye can’t (hello,…
