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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at ৳1,04,499 unofficial is the better buy over the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at ৳1,54,990 unofficial for most buyers in Bangladesh, September 2026.

Both in stock across Bangladeshi shops. Prices checked 11 Sep 2026.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The S26 Ultra wins on raw performance (3. 9M vs 2. 6M AnTuTu), faster charging (60W vs 40W), and longer guaranteed software support (7 years). The main trade-off is the iPhone's superior resale value and brand prestige in Bangladesh versus Samsung's superior hardware specs and local service network.

Runner-up
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
৳1,54,990 – ৳2,39,999
In stock · 9 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳1,99,999Japan from ৳1,54,990US from ৳1,55,999+4 more markets
12GB RAM · 6.9" 120Hz · 4823 mAh · 48MP · 40W
Variants256GB unofficial ৳1,54,990 · 512GB unofficial ৳1,81,999 · 1TB unofficial ৳1,97,499 · 256GB official ৳1,99,999 · 512GB official ৳2,31,999 · 2TB unofficial ৳2,39,999 · 1TB official ৳2,60,999 · 2TB official ৳3,41,999
Our pick
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
৳1,04,499 – ৳1,39,499
In stock · 9 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳1,88,999
12GB RAM · 6.9" 120Hz · 5000 mAh · 200MP · 60W
Variants12GB/256GB unofficial ৳1,04,499 · 12GB/512GB unofficial ৳1,26,499 · 12GB/256GB official ৳1,88,999 · 12GB/512GB official ৳1,99,999

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SpecApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Price৳1,54,990 - ৳2,39,999৳1,04,499 - ৳1,39,499
ChipsetApple A19 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Display6.9", LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz6.9", Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Peak brightness3000 nits (peak)2600 nits (peak)
Memory12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB storage12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage
Battery4823 mAh5000 mAh
Charging40W60W
Main camera48MP, 1/1.28" sensor, f/1.8, OIS, 4.0x tele, ultrawide200MP, 1/1.3" sensor, f/1.4, OIS, 3.0x tele, ultrawide
Selfie camera18MP12MP
SoftwareiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Released20252026
See the full Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max spec sheet›

Network

2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced2025, September 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, September 19

Body

Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight233 g (8.22 oz)
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
AlsoIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

TypeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size6.9 inches, 115.6 cm 2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
AlsoAnti-reflective coating

Platform

OSiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6
ChipsetApple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM
AlsoNVMe

Main camera

Setup48 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), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@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), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Setup18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYes
FM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort

Features

SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
AlsoUltra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Battery

TypeMarket-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Active use scoreActive use score 17:58h

Misc

ColoursSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Also known asApple iPhone 17 Pro Max

More

Battery endurance53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Display measured1000 nits max brightness (measured)
Eu energyClass A
Eu free fallClass B (180 falls)
Eu repairabilityClass C
Net technologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Specifications from GSMArena. Prices and stock are ours, read from Bangladeshi shop listings and cross-checked against our price-reference shops.

See the full Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra spec sheet›

Network

2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Launch

Announced2026, February 25
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, March 06

Body

Dimensions163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight214 g (7.55 oz)
BuildGlass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
AlsoIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus Armor aluminum 2 frame

Display

TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size6.9 inches, 115.9 cm 2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6
AlsoDX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display

Platform

OSAndroid 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 840 (1.3GHz)

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
AlsoUFS 4.X

Main camera

Setup200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
FeaturesLaser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Setup12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
FeaturesHDR, HDR10+
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYes
FM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

Features

SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
AlsoSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Active use scoreActive use score 16:23h

Misc

ColoursCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Also known asSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
AlsoHigh-bitrate audio support

Specifications from GSMArena. Prices and stock are ours, read from Bangladeshi shop listings and cross-checked against our price-reference shops.

Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if…

This is a powerhouse with a 10/10 performance tier and the best resale value in the BD market. While it has a slightly better peak brightness and a strong camera, it falls behind the S26 Ultra in raw processing power and charging speed.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if…

Since you are choosing between these two, the S26 Ultra takes the lead with a significantly more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a higher AnTuTu score of 3. 9M. It offers a superior charging speed of 60W and a longer software support promise of up to 7 major Android upgrades.

Frequently asked questions

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: your questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Our AI verdict picks the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at ৳1,04,499. The S26 Ultra wins on raw performance (3. 9M vs 2. 6M AnTuTu), faster charging (60W vs 40W), and longer guaranteed software support (7 years). The main trade-off is the iPhone's superior resale value and brand prestige in Bangladesh versus Samsung's superior hardware specs and local service network.

Which is cheaper, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is ৳50,491 cheaper right now - ৳1,04,499 against ৳1,54,990 for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, as of 11 Sep 2026.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra available officially in Bangladesh?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's lowest current price is an unofficial import; official-channel listings start at ৳1,88,999.

How fresh is this comparison?

Both phones' prices and stock are re-checked every day or two against Bangladeshi sellers - last checked 11 Sep 2026. The verdict is re-run whenever either phone's price moves.

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