# smartphone

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which $1,200+ Flagship Actually Saves You Money?

iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra ($1,299): two $1,200+ flagships, six months apart. We break down real cost-per-year, battery, camera, and resale to show which one is the smarter buy for a 4-5 year ownership cycle.