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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (69/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76 vs 69).
- Smart: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73 vs 69).
- Premium: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71), the only one of the two scored.
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81 vs 74).
- Lasting a long time between charges: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (61 vs 52).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (90 vs 84).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (90 and 90).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| Performance | 84/100 | 90/100 |
| Camera | 81/100 | 74/100 |
| Display | 80/100 | not measured |
| Battery | 61/100 | 52/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 50/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Fast charging | < 5/100 | 41/100 |
| Brightness | 31/100 | 45/100 |
| Updates | 75/100 | 90/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | $1,144 View offer |
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · $1,144Track price
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max sheet → Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sheet →
And if neither?
OnePlus 15 has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85 vs 73) for a lower new price ($1,029 vs $1,144).