The iPhone 17 Pro Max will be thicker than the Galaxy S26 Ultra. | Image Credit - Ice Universe
This will be the seventh Ultra handset in a row to have a 5,000mAh battery. This is bound to infuriate Ultra fans, but the same battery capacity doesn't necessarily mean the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have the same battery life as the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It may rely on other measures, such as the use of more power-efficient components, to make the phone last longer on a single charge. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is also likely to support faster charging, which might somewhat make up for the unchanged battery capacity.
Same or reduced thickness or bigger battery?
Thinner phone.
10.15%
Bigger battery.
35.06%
A silicon-carbon battery so that we get both.
54.79%
As for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, while it may last longer than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the increase in thickness might put off some users. However, the shift to aluminum, which is lighter than titanium, may offset any discomfort.
Phone ergonomics matter, as proven by the emergence of handsets such as the Galaxy S25 Edge and the rumored iPhone 17 Air. That said, many power users are willing to tolerate thickness as long as they get top-tier specs.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra are taking two distinct approaches here. Only time will tell which made the right choice.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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