The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may have a major edge over the iPhone 17 Pro Max as it could be slimmer than Apple's next flagship. The latest leak hints that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is likely to be less than 8mm thick. In contrast, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be 8.76mm thick.
The thickness details revealed by tipster @UniverseIce on X highlighted that the designs of both the phones are “closest” at the moment. “The designs of iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra are the closest at the moment, and their length, width and thickness are basically the same,” the tipster said.
However, the tipster noted that the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra will be the beginning of two completely different designs.
The designs of iPhone16 Pro max and Galaxy S25 Ultra are the closest at the moment, and their length, width and thickness are basically the same.
July 6, 2025
However, iPhone17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra will be the beginning of two completely different designs. The thickness of iPhone 17…“The thickness of iPhone 17 PM is 8.76mm, while the thickness of S26 Ultra will be reduced to 7 .x mm, and the weight difference between the two will be even greater,” the post read.
This could be a surprising shift in design trends. It's also likely that Samsung's slimmer phone will attract more premium users. The exact details of both models remain limited. However, speculations have surfaced as fans and tech enthusiasts continue to guess the features of the models.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to come with 16GB RAM. It will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset. Reports also claimed that Samsung may remove the camera ring design seen on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The phone will likely have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The screen size is expected to match S25 Ultra's dimensions of 6.9 inches, but with slimmer bezels. The camera setup may include a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide and a 50MP periscope.
On the other hand, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is likely to come with an enhanced design upgrade. It is being speculated that Apple has planned to shift the logo in the Pro versions of the upcoming lineup. Moreover, the phone is expected to come with an aluminium frame and a redesigned camera module inspired by the iPad Pro. The selfie camera will get a big upgrade with a new 24MP front lens.
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