For the past month, I've been testing out the iPhone 17 Pro Max to see how it compares to the best phones out there. What's fascinating is that it overthrew the Galaxy S25 Ultra in the process to recapture the top spot, which Samsung occupied for most of the year. Naturally, Apple deserves being in the limelight with the success of its flagship, but that could change when Samsung announces the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Luckily, the latest rumors point at a late January announcement, which is a welcome relief over the previous rumors about it being in February. I’ve been keeping tabs on all the rumors and leaks that could point the finger at Samsung coming out on top of a Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max face-off. Here’s all the ways I think the Galaxy S26 Ultra could beat the iPhone 17 Pro Max, knowing all the rumors that have come out so far.
