Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

Abdullah Asim - Senior News Writer

Abdullah Asim - Senior News Writer
abdullah.a@phonearena.com
Abdullah has been enamored with smartphones ever since he first learnt about touchscreens as a child. Since then his fascination for them has only strengthened and he still can't believe that he lives in a time when slabs of glass and steel allow him to peruse all of recorded human history.

He is also a huge proponent of Virtual Reality and can't wait to see what Meta brings to the table in the future. Abdullah also loves covering news about Apple because of just how influential that company is for the entire smartphone industry.

When not working, Abdullah enjoys testing new audio gear, reading or writing fiction, and taking his cat out for a walk.

Recent articles by Abdullah
Samsung delays Galaxy S26 series, here’s how long you need to wait

Samsung delays Galaxy S26 series, here’s how long you need to wait

Abdullah Asim
Samsung Galaxy XR has massive potential, if you give it a chance

Samsung Galaxy XR has massive potential, if you give it a chance

Abdullah Asim
Foldable iPhone, bezel-less iPhone, and iPhone Flip details leak: Apple fans are in for a treat

Foldable iPhone, bezel-less iPhone, and iPhone Flip details leak: Apple fans are in for a treat

Abdullah Asim
How much will the Samsung Galaxy S26 cost? Here’s what we can piece together about next year’s Android king

How much will the Samsung Galaxy S26 cost? Here’s what we can piece together about next year’s Android king

Abdullah Asim
Samsung Galaxy XR headset is out! Lighter on the pocket, heavier on the content

Samsung Galaxy XR headset is out! Lighter on the pocket, heavier on the content

Abdullah Asim
Samsung is about to score a major win against TSMC, on track to making excellent Galaxy phones

Samsung is about to score a major win against TSMC, on track to making excellent Galaxy phones

Abdullah Asim
A clamshell style iPhone Flip, like the Galaxy Z Flip 7, is reportedly coming sooner than you think

A clamshell style iPhone Flip, like the Galaxy Z Flip 7, is reportedly coming sooner than you think

Abdullah Asim
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is ditching Snapdragon, and you should be ecstatic

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is ditching Snapdragon, and you should be ecstatic

Abdullah Asim
Why Apple finally relented and decided to make touchscreen MacBooks

Why Apple finally relented and decided to make touchscreen MacBooks

Abdullah Asim
Waiting for Apple’s better Siri? There’s some bad news

Waiting for Apple’s better Siri? There’s some bad news

Abdullah Asim
iPhone 17 may be in trouble a few months from now

iPhone 17 may be in trouble a few months from now

Abdullah Asim
Apple is setting up the foldable iPhone for a lot of disappointment

Apple is setting up the foldable iPhone for a lot of disappointment

Abdullah Asim
Is Samsung losing its identity, or is this just a phase?

Is Samsung losing its identity, or is this just a phase?

Abdullah Asim
When will the OnePlus 15 release? Five clues that give us a pretty good idea

When will the OnePlus 15 release? Five clues that give us a pretty good idea

Abdullah Asim
Honor Magic8 series launched: boasts excellent performance, amazing batteries, and something truly special

Honor Magic8 series launched: boasts excellent performance, amazing batteries, and something truly special

Abdullah Asim
You don’t believe speed tests are a measure of T-Mobile’s prowess, and you’re probably right

You don’t believe speed tests are a measure of T-Mobile’s prowess, and you’re probably right

Abdullah Asim
New Apple Vision Pro headset released, bringing some very welcome improvements, and the same old problems

New Apple Vision Pro headset released, bringing some very welcome improvements, and the same old problems

Abdullah Asim
iPhone 18 confirmed camera upgrade one-ups Galaxy S26 Ultra

iPhone 18 confirmed camera upgrade one-ups Galaxy S26 Ultra

Abdullah Asim
Will the Galaxy S26 have Snapdragon or Exynos? I think it’s time we stopped caring

Will the Galaxy S26 have Snapdragon or Exynos? I think it’s time we stopped caring

Abdullah Asim
Is Galaxy S26 copying the iPhone 17?

Is Galaxy S26 copying the iPhone 17?

Abdullah Asim
Polls show a severe distrust for T-Mobile, and it’s easy to see why

Polls show a severe distrust for T-Mobile, and it’s easy to see why

Abdullah Asim
OnePlus 15: four awesome upgrades, and two disappointing downgrades to look out for

OnePlus 15: four awesome upgrades, and two disappointing downgrades to look out for

Abdullah Asim
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s replacement is basically etched in stone

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s replacement is basically etched in stone

Abdullah Asim
Apple Vision Pro’s cancellation should sadden me, but it’s made me more excited than ever

Apple Vision Pro’s cancellation should sadden me, but it’s made me more excited than ever

Abdullah Asim
Google Pixel 10a needs these three features to convince me

Google Pixel 10a needs these three features to convince me

Abdullah Asim
Most people don’t like where Samsung is taking its Galaxy phones

Most people don’t like where Samsung is taking its Galaxy phones

Abdullah Asim
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked release date and pricing announced, with a special offer for PC gamers

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked release date and pricing announced, with a special offer for PC gamers

Abdullah Asim
iPhone 17 Pro may have problems with T-Mobile, despite iOS update to fix cellular issues

iPhone 17 Pro may have problems with T-Mobile, despite iOS update to fix cellular issues

Abdullah Asim
Apple Vision Pro 2 leaks, confirming some disappointing rumors

Apple Vision Pro 2 leaks, confirming some disappointing rumors

Abdullah Asim
This is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: leaked renders put everything out in the open

This is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: leaked renders put everything out in the open

Abdullah Asim
Apple and Samsung have set the future of smartphones in stone, and everyone obeys

Apple and Samsung have set the future of smartphones in stone, and everyone obeys

Abdullah Asim
Samsung just basically confirmed the foldable iPhone’s release [UPDATED]

Samsung just basically confirmed the foldable iPhone’s release [UPDATED]

Abdullah Asim
It’s happening! Samsung’s next Exynos chip for Galaxy S26 is on its way

It’s happening! Samsung’s next Exynos chip for Galaxy S26 is on its way

Abdullah Asim
YouTube to pay $24.5 million to President Trump for a ballroom at the White House. What?

YouTube to pay $24.5 million to President Trump for a ballroom at the White House. What?

Abdullah Asim
Verizon wants a part of Boost Mobile’s spectrum

Verizon wants a part of Boost Mobile’s spectrum

Abdullah Asim
Xiaomi 17’s mimicry of the iPhone 17 doesn’t seem to be helping

Xiaomi 17’s mimicry of the iPhone 17 doesn’t seem to be helping

Abdullah Asim
Samsung just made it a lot harder to recommend TSMC’s chips

Samsung just made it a lot harder to recommend TSMC’s chips

Abdullah Asim
Telegram founder allegedly offered an easier time in court in exchange for censorship

Telegram founder allegedly offered an easier time in court in exchange for censorship

Abdullah Asim
Next two iOS updates are big news for Apple Intelligence

Next two iOS updates are big news for Apple Intelligence

Abdullah Asim
The iPhone 17e won’t be as good as the iPhone 16e

The iPhone 17e won’t be as good as the iPhone 16e

Abdullah Asim
Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses iPhone 17 launch in companywide memo

Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses iPhone 17 launch in companywide memo

Abdullah Asim
Apple Intelligence not working on iPhone 17 for some users

Apple Intelligence not working on iPhone 17 for some users

Abdullah Asim
Apple CEO Tim Cook off the hook for alleged labor rights violations

Apple CEO Tim Cook off the hook for alleged labor rights violations

Abdullah Asim
Xiaomi 17 is pretty great, but the blatant iPhone 17 copying is just too much for me

Xiaomi 17 is pretty great, but the blatant iPhone 17 copying is just too much for me

Abdullah Asim
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s iPhone-like design means the S Pen is changing too

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s iPhone-like design means the S Pen is changing too

Abdullah Asim
Apple now has an AI app like ChatGPT, with all of the same functionality

Apple now has an AI app like ChatGPT, with all of the same functionality

Abdullah Asim
iPhone 17 production forced employees to work nights while their pay was withheld

iPhone 17 production forced employees to work nights while their pay was withheld

Abdullah Asim
Google Pixel 10a release date: when can you expect the latest budget Pixel phone?

Google Pixel 10a release date: when can you expect the latest budget Pixel phone?

Abdullah Asim
Dear Apple, you can’t weasel your way out of the iPhone 17 Pro’s blatant problems

Dear Apple, you can’t weasel your way out of the iPhone 17 Pro’s blatant problems

Abdullah Asim
Almost 50 percent of iPhone 17 users report problems with its most basic function: making calls

Almost 50 percent of iPhone 17 users report problems with its most basic function: making calls

Abdullah Asim
iPhone 17 is having cellular issues with T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and others

iPhone 17 is having cellular issues with T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and others

Abdullah Asim
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert is out, so can we expect a return to form now?

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert is out, so can we expect a return to form now?

Abdullah Asim
Google Pixel 10a: the five rumored features that will make or break next year’s budget Pixel

Google Pixel 10a: the five rumored features that will make or break next year’s budget Pixel

Abdullah Asim
Apple’s new 2 nm chip will make the Vision Pro 2 even better

Apple’s new 2 nm chip will make the Vision Pro 2 even better

Abdullah Asim
Meta is making smart glasses with two displays next

Meta is making smart glasses with two displays next

Abdullah Asim
The iPhone 17 screen upgrade everyone’s so happy about pales in comparison to older Galaxy phones

The iPhone 17 screen upgrade everyone’s so happy about pales in comparison to older Galaxy phones

Abdullah Asim
Samsung Project Moohan XR headset release date changed last minute, here’s when it’s hitting shelves

Samsung Project Moohan XR headset release date changed last minute, here’s when it’s hitting shelves

Abdullah Asim
The new Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses just elevated your outdoors experience

The new Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses just elevated your outdoors experience

Abdullah Asim
Meta’s display smart glasses are science fiction come to life, here’s everything you should know

Meta’s display smart glasses are science fiction come to life, here’s everything you should know

Abdullah Asim
I think iPhone Air will become the go-to iPhone in a few years, let me explain

I think iPhone Air will become the go-to iPhone in a few years, let me explain

Abdullah Asim
iPhone 18 to keep controversial iPhone 17 design, barring one small cosmetic change

iPhone 18 to keep controversial iPhone 17 design, barring one small cosmetic change

Abdullah Asim
Poll reveals opinions on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra redesign, and whether S26 Ultra should continue down this path

Poll reveals opinions on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra redesign, and whether S26 Ultra should continue down this path

Abdullah Asim
iOS 26 is here! Your iPhone 17 will come with Liquid Glass and exciting new Apple Intelligence features

iOS 26 is here! Your iPhone 17 will come with Liquid Glass and exciting new Apple Intelligence features

Abdullah Asim
From iPhone 17 to Galaxy S26 and beyond: large camera modules are in

From iPhone 17 to Galaxy S26 and beyond: large camera modules are in

Abdullah Asim
Samsung Galaxy S26 series image leak confirms the bad news: they’re ugly

Samsung Galaxy S26 series image leak confirms the bad news: they’re ugly

Abdullah Asim
The iPhone is transitioning to $2,000 price tags, regardless of whether it’s made in the U.S. or not

The iPhone is transitioning to $2,000 price tags, regardless of whether it’s made in the U.S. or not

Abdullah Asim
Is Google Maps down? Why you may be having trouble getting navigation help

Is Google Maps down? Why you may be having trouble getting navigation help

Abdullah Asim
The masses have spoken: iPhone 17 pre-orders are off the charts

The masses have spoken: iPhone 17 pre-orders are off the charts

Abdullah Asim
Samsung Galaxy S25 is getting a camera feature that iPhone 15 got two years ago

Samsung Galaxy S25 is getting a camera feature that iPhone 15 got two years ago

Abdullah Asim
Does iPhone 17 finally solve the annoying overheating problem? Here are the cold (heh!) hard facts

Does iPhone 17 finally solve the annoying overheating problem? Here are the cold (heh!) hard facts

Abdullah Asim
Apple made sure you’d want the iPhone Air over the iPhone 17 Pro by removing the most expected “feature”

Apple made sure you’d want the iPhone Air over the iPhone 17 Pro by removing the most expected “feature”

Abdullah Asim
iPhone Air is here! Why this needs to be your next iPhone

iPhone Air is here! Why this needs to be your next iPhone

Abdullah Asim
Apple Intelligence: is it any good now on the iPhone 17?

Apple Intelligence: is it any good now on the iPhone 17?

Abdullah Asim
As Exynos returns to Galaxy S26, Samsung gives more regions Snapdragon for an older flagship

As Exynos returns to Galaxy S26, Samsung gives more regions Snapdragon for an older flagship

Abdullah Asim
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks ancient next to the Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks ancient next to the Galaxy S25 Ultra

Abdullah Asim
What did I tell you? Just get an iPhone 17 over the Galaxy S26

What did I tell you? Just get an iPhone 17 over the Galaxy S26

Abdullah Asim
This is the world’s slimmest curved phone, and it’s coming to your local store

This is the world’s slimmest curved phone, and it’s coming to your local store

Abdullah Asim
Apple Watch Series 11: five new features that will make you want to upgrade next week

Apple Watch Series 11: five new features that will make you want to upgrade next week

Abdullah Asim
iPhone 17 Pro confirmed to excel in key problem areas that make your iPhone 16 a pain to use

iPhone 17 Pro confirmed to excel in key problem areas that make your iPhone 16 a pain to use

Abdullah Asim
Android just got four brilliant new features: from simply fun, to actually very useful

Android just got four brilliant new features: from simply fun, to actually very useful

Abdullah Asim
How to get your iPhone out of SOS mode after the T-Mobile and Verizon service outages

How to get your iPhone out of SOS mode after the T-Mobile and Verizon service outages

Abdullah Asim
Is Apple incompetent, or just really good at making you upgrade your iPhone each year?

Is Apple incompetent, or just really good at making you upgrade your iPhone each year?

Abdullah Asim
Exynos is returning with the Galaxy S26, these are the models that will have it

Exynos is returning with the Galaxy S26, these are the models that will have it

Abdullah Asim
Samsung is being extra cautious with its tri-foldable, which may lead to you having to pay substantially more

Samsung is being extra cautious with its tri-foldable, which may lead to you having to pay substantially more

Abdullah Asim
Verizon explains how to restore service on your phone as the network is brought back online

Verizon explains how to restore service on your phone as the network is brought back online

Abdullah Asim
The foldable iPhone is bringing back a feature you love, though it’ll be slightly outdated

The foldable iPhone is bringing back a feature you love, though it’ll be slightly outdated

Abdullah Asim
Your smartphones will become even more expensive in just a few months

Your smartphones will become even more expensive in just a few months

Abdullah Asim
The new iPhone 17 Pro clear phone cases don’t really live up to their name, or your expectations

The new iPhone 17 Pro clear phone cases don’t really live up to their name, or your expectations

Abdullah Asim
Samsung may be late to the party, but I bet its tri-foldable will be a work of art

Samsung may be late to the party, but I bet its tri-foldable will be a work of art

Abdullah Asim
T-Life will drive both customers and employees away from T-Mobile

T-Life will drive both customers and employees away from T-Mobile

Abdullah Asim
Loyalty to T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon is dead: survey reveals who would switch to MVNOs in a heartbeat, and why

Loyalty to T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon is dead: survey reveals who would switch to MVNOs in a heartbeat, and why

Abdullah Asim
Samsung’s next Exynos chip might have just gone green, and it blows Snapdragon out of the water

Samsung’s next Exynos chip might have just gone green, and it blows Snapdragon out of the water

Abdullah Asim
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the phone to get if you want to experience Snapdragon at its best

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the phone to get if you want to experience Snapdragon at its best

Abdullah Asim
Verizon is back to handing out the loyalty discounts it wanted to get rid of, just be wary of the usual trick

Verizon is back to handing out the loyalty discounts it wanted to get rid of, just be wary of the usual trick

Abdullah Asim
Man… I miss Huawei more each year

Man… I miss Huawei more each year

Abdullah Asim
Details emerge about Meta’s new smart glasses, and one factor basically ensures you won’t buy them

Details emerge about Meta’s new smart glasses, and one factor basically ensures you won’t buy them

Abdullah Asim
The phone with a 15,000 mAh battery is real, this is how long it lasts and what it looks like

The phone with a 15,000 mAh battery is real, this is how long it lasts and what it looks like

Abdullah Asim
Boost Mobile now belongs to one of the big three, and that’s probably for the better

Boost Mobile now belongs to one of the big three, and that’s probably for the better

Abdullah Asim
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are dropping the physical aspect, but everything else is basically the same

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are dropping the physical aspect, but everything else is basically the same

Abdullah Asim
The colorful array of iPhone 17’s new Liquid Glass inspired cases has leaked with images

The colorful array of iPhone 17’s new Liquid Glass inspired cases has leaked with images

Abdullah Asim
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless