Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB
Samsung
61 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max MFXH4LL/A Cosmic Orange 256GB
Apple
74 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Flagship
Battery Life
Budget
Foldable
Gaming
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max MFXH4LL/A | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2688 x 1242 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 8x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,422 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 27W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max MFXH4LL/A Cosmic Orange 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max MFXH4LL/A
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.