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iPhone 18 Pro Max Outshines Galaxy S26 Ultra in Multi-Category Showdown
technology20 days ago

iPhone 18 Pro Max Outshines Galaxy S26 Ultra in Multi-Category Showdown

Tom’s Guide compared the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra across design, display, cameras, performance, battery life and software. The iPhone wins overall, delivering sharper low-light photography with a variable-aperture main camera, stronger compute/graphics performance, and longer real-world battery life, though Samsung earns points for its Privacy Display, Pro-style camera tools, Gemini AI features and DeX productivity. Both flagships start at $1,299 for 256GB, and while Samsung has notable strengths, Apple’s balance across daily-use categories secures the top spot.

via Tom's Guide|
#battery-life#camera#galaxy-s26-ultra
Samsung-led flagship deals steal the show this week
technology27 days ago

Samsung-led flagship deals steal the show this week

This week’s deals centerpiece Samsung flagships: Galaxy S26 Ultra is $1,049.99 with $250 off and $300 Samsung Store credit; Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $1,599.99 with $300 off and $400 credit; Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is $1,749.99 with $350 off and $400 credit. A broad lineup of other Android phones, tablets, and wearables is discounted, including Google Pixel 11 series, Motorola Razr, and Lenovo tablets, while iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max see fewer discounts. Lenovo’s Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 stands out as especially strong value among tablets.

via PhoneArena|
#deals#galaxy-s26-ultra#galaxy-z-fold-8
XL Flagships Face Off: iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
technology28 days ago

XL Flagships Face Off: iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

The iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra are two 6.9-inch flagship phones with similar power and pricing, but they diverge in approach: Apple pursues ecosystem cohesion with a new 2‑nm A20 Pro chip and a mechanically variable-aperture main camera, while Samsung emphasizes versatility with a 200‑MP main sensor, dual telephotos, S Pen support, and 8K video; both offer ~5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz displays, and fast charging, while weight, design, and feature priorities (Pen vs Pencil, zoom, etc.) will steer buyers toward iOS or Android.

via Engadget|
#apple-vs-samsung#camera-systems#flagship-smartphones
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: A Close-Size, Close-Price Flagship Showdown
technology28 days ago

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: A Close-Size, Close-Price Flagship Showdown

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 with a new variable-aperture camera and bigger battery, aiming to match Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, which begins around $1,300 and adds Samsung’s Privacy Display, a 200MP main camera and a 6.9-inch panel. Both flagships use top-tier silicon and offer broad storage/RAM options (iPhone up to 2TB; Galaxy up to 16GB RAM with 512GB–2TB). Samsung also leads in wired charging at 60W, while Apple hasn’t disclosed its charging speed yet. Overall, the phones are priced closely and compete strongly on battery life and cameras, with Samsung pushing privacy features and Apple emphasizing camera versatility and ecosystem.

via CNET|
#battery-life#camera#charging
iPhone 17 Keeps Global Smartphone Crown as Galaxy S26 Ultra Breaks Android Top Four
technology1 month ago

iPhone 17 Keeps Global Smartphone Crown as Galaxy S26 Ultra Breaks Android Top Four

Counterpoint Research’s Q2 2026 data show Apple continuing to dominate global smartphone sales, led by the iPhone 17 with a 6% share and an all-Apple podium including the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro; Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra marks the first Android flagship to top the Android rankings, entering the top four. The top 10 is exclusively Apple and Samsung devices and accounts for about 26% of global sales. The report also notes iPhone 17e’s MagSafe/storage upgrades and mentions Apple’s leadership transition, with Tim Cook stepping down on Sept 1 and John Ternus taking over, ahead of a Sept 9 event anticipated to unveil iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable.

via PCMag|
#apple#counterpoint-research#galaxy-s26-ultra
Six Strong Alternatives to the Pixel 11 Pro XL
technology1 month ago

Six Strong Alternatives to the Pixel 11 Pro XL

Android Central argues the Pixel 11 Pro XL impresses with cameras and Gemini AI, but its lower RAM, smaller battery, and weaker GPU make it hard to recommend in some cases. It then recommends six alternate phones: Galaxy S26 Ultra for a familiar high-end Android experience, RedMagic 11S Pro for top performance and lengthy gaming sessions, POCO F8 Ultra for strong all‑round values and 100W charging, the iPhone 17 Pro for a stable iOS ecosystem, and the OPPO Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro as premium camera rivals (noting the Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro aren’t widely available in the US).

via Android Central|
#find-x9-pro#galaxy-s26-ultra#pixel-11-pro-xl
Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 Ultra red tint is software-based, offering calibration and a future remote fix
technology2 months ago

Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 Ultra red tint is software-based, offering calibration and a future remote fix

Samsung says the reddish center tint seen on some Galaxy S26 Ultra displays is a software issue, not hardware. A complimentary calibration can fix it at official service centers with same-day service, and Samsung is preparing a remote software update to apply the calibration without a service visit; details on the update timeline will be announced.

via SamMobile|
#calibration#display#galaxy-s26-ultra
Four Phones That Outshine the Pixel 10 for Photography
technology2 months ago

Four Phones That Outshine the Pixel 10 for Photography

The Pixel 10, while improved with a triple-camera setup, isn’t the top camera phone. Four rivals offer stronger photography and video capabilities: Google’s own Pixel 10 Pro/Pro XL with larger sensors and better lenses; the iPhone 17 Pro with ProRes RAW and 4K/120fps video; the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with a quad camera and 8K video (though not sold in the U.S. and priced around $2,000); and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with high‑resolution sensors, 8K video, and Horizon Lock—though price and availability vary, with Pixel 10 starting around $599 and rivals typically higher.

via bgr.com|
#camera#galaxy-s26-ultra#iphone-17-pro
Galaxy S26 Ultra red tint blamed on software; update coming
technology2 months ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra red tint blamed on software; update coming

Samsung says the central red stain seen on some Galaxy S26 Ultra units is a software optimization issue, not OLED hardware burn-in, and a fix will arrive via a future software update; affected devices can also visit a Samsung service center for an immediate resolution. The phone uses LEAD 2.0 OLED for Privacy Display, which alters color transmission and viewing angles.

via SamMobile|
#galaxy-s26-ultra#oled#privacy-display
Galaxy S26 Ultra Delivers Near-Professional Color Accuracy in Display Test
technology2 months ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra Delivers Near-Professional Color Accuracy in Display Test

PhoneArena’s test of the Galaxy S26 Ultra shows highly accurate color reproduction, averaging Delta E values of 2.14 at 300 nits and 2.61 at 200 nits, enough for professional work. Privacy Display raises Delta E to 3.07 at the default setting and up to 5.84 at max; anti-glare coating does not hurt color accuracy. For best results, keep Natural color profile and disable Privacy Display.

via PhoneArena|
#color-accuracy#deltae#display-test
Foldable Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Renders Face Off Against S26 Ultra
technology3 months ago

Foldable Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Renders Face Off Against S26 Ultra

Two new renders reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in folded and unfolded states and compare it to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaks pin down dimensions (closed 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7 mm; open 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm) and a 201 g weight, suggesting the Fold 8 will be shorter, wider, lighter, and slightly thicker than the Fold 7, with a July 22 launch teased for Galaxy Unpacked.

via Android Authority|
#foldable-phones#galaxy-s26-ultra#galaxy-unpacked