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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Who is the real camera king? Be sure to read these important differences before purchasing
Samira Vishwas | February 7, 2026 2:24 AM CST

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be launched in February 2026
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is likely to feature a 50MP ultra-wide camera
  • The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 48MP ultra-wide sensor and an 18MP front camera

When it comes to premium smartphones with best cameras, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max are two names that come to everyone’s mind. Sleek design, robust features and a smartphone camera that rivals a DSLR.. Apple has launched the iPhone 17 Pro Max in September 2025. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be launched in February 2026. Even before the launch of this smartphone, there has been a lot of talk about its camera. Rumors are rife that the upcoming smartphone could rival the iPhone 17 Pro Max in terms of camera. If you are planning to buy one of these two smartphones then read this article first.

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Ultra wide and selfie camera

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is likely to feature a 50MP ultra-wide camera with better stabilization and the ability to capture more details. Along with this, the device is likely to feature a 12MP autofocus selfie camera. The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 48MP ultra-wide sensor and an 18MP front camera. So it is clear that Samsung focuses on high resolution and bad shots. So Apple is the perfect choice for natural skin tones and consistent selfies. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)

Main camera hardware

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is likely to feature Samsung’s signature 200MP primary sensor. But this time low light photography can be better with f/1.4 aperture. While the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 48MP main camera sensor with Shift OIS and larger pixel size. Apple focuses on color accuracy and consistency rather than just megapixels.

Zoom and telephoto capabilities

Samsung has always been ahead in zoom photography and the S26 Ultra is expected to continue this trend. It is likely to offer 3x telephoto and 5x periscope lenses, allowing for greater flexibility. The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a single 4x periscope telephoto lens, which focuses on optical quality and stabilization. If you need a smartphone camera that offers more zoom, you can opt for Samsung.

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Video recording

Apple is still the first choice of people when it comes to video recording. iPhone 17 Pro Max offers features like ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Dolby Vision HDR and native video. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could be launched with 8K video recording, HDR10+ and improved AI stabilization. The iPhone is a better choice for cinematic videos, while the Samsung is a better choice for more control and flexibility.


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