Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: price and specs compared
Today the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs 80,000 cheaper. Prices come from the Pakistani online stores we track and are checked four times a day; every listing is PTA approved.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Rs 463,999 | Rs 383,999 (better) |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz | 6.9" |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chipset | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP (better) |
| Selfie camera | 18 MP (better) | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4832 mAh | 5000 mAh (better) |
| Max storage | 2TB (better) | 1TB |
| 5G | No | No |
| Released | Sept 2025 | Feb 2026 (better) |
Green marks the better value on paper. Prices are today’s lowest across the stores we track.
Our verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better phone overall (bigger battery, newer model), and it costs Rs 80,000 less.
- Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max for: more storage, higher-resolution selfie camera.
- Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for: lower price, bigger battery, newer model, higher-resolution main camera.
Full specifications
General
| SIM | Nano-Sim + E-Sim | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 233g | 214 |
| Release Date | 2025-09-10 | 2026-02-26 |
| Operating System | IOS 26 | Android |
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.9" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels | 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Performance
| Chipset | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A19 Pro | Octa Core Processor |
Memory
| RAM / storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB, 16GB / 1TB |
|---|
Camera
| Main camera | 48 + 48 + 48 MP | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Main camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps | Yes |
| Selfie video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps | UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 4832 mAh | 5000mAh |
|---|
Connectivity
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Questions and answers
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better phone overall (bigger battery, newer model), and it costs Rs 80,000 less. Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max for: more storage, higher-resolution selfie camera. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for: lower price, bigger battery, newer model, higher-resolution main camera.
Which is cheaper in Pakistan, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs 80,000 cheaper today: Rs 383,999 at Shophive, against Rs 463,999 for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the better main camera on paper: 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP against 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP.
Which has the bigger battery, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery: 5000 mAh against 4832 mAh.