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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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A19 Pro
3 nm
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4832 mAh
40W
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6.9"
1320 x 2868 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26
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Exynos 1380
5 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
2x4.26 GHz
4 efficiency cores
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
12GB 512GB (NVMe)
12GB 1024GB (NVMe)
12GB 2048GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB
f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
48 MP
f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, Up to 40x Digital Zoom, Up to 4x Optical Zoom
48 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
720@30fps
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps
f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
24 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n77, n78, n79
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max with its Apple A19 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 with the Exynos 1380 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy A26 provides 6 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy A26's 6 years.
Both Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A26 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy A26 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max also supports faster wired charging at 40W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A26. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max supports wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy A26 does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Samsung Galaxy A26 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.