Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
96.5 ★
88.7
Camera
80.0 ★
78.0
Battery
76.0
78.0 ★
Gaming
96.5 ★
86.9
Overall
88.8 ★
85.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
88.8/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.90"
6.70"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1320x2868
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Xclipse 960
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 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, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps)
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4823 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
233g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 88.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (233g)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the overall winner with a score of 88.8/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has better battery with a score of 78.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus offers better value at PKR 384,999 with a value score of 1.0.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max costs PKR 564,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 180,000.
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