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iPhone 17 Pro Max VS Galaxy S26 Ultra : le Gros Comparatif !

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A high-end smartphone comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Main Features Mentioned

iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Design/materials
    • Unibody aluminum
    • Ceramic shield front and rear
    • More rounded feel
    • No black color mentioned
  • Camera design
    • New rear camera block spans the whole width
  • Action button
    • Customizable
    • Double-press can’t launch actions (limited use mentioned, e.g., silent mode)
  • Camera Control button
    • Physical + touch-sensitive camera shortcut
    • Creator finds it often unintuitive/unwanted and says they disabled it
  • Display
    • 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
    • 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh
    • Outdoor usability mentioned (rating/humidity referenced as up to 3 minutes)
  • Security
    • Face ID presented as best-in-class
    • Mentions Android-style options only for Samsung
  • Performance
    • A19 Pro
    • 12GB RAM
  • AI features (iOS)
    • Image Playground
    • Cleanup (removes unwanted elements)
    • Memoji personalization
    • Unknown call filtering (ask caller to identify before notifying)
    • Live waiting/hold (“Old Assist”) style feature
    • Real-time conversation translation
  • Front camera
    • 18 MP with “stage” (Mac/iPad feature adapted)
    • Supports horizontal framing on selfie shots
  • Photo/video philosophy
    • Better dynamic range (highlights preserved)
    • More neutral/natural colors
  • Charging
    • 25W wireless (with included MagSafe-like accessory)
    • 40W wired
  • Starting price
    • €1479

Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Design/materials
    • More rounded, softer lines vs previous angular look
    • Ultra visually aligned with the rest of the S lineup
    • 7.9 mm (thinnest Ultra mentioned)
    • Lighter than before
  • S Pen
    • Integrated and revised for new curves
    • Remote actions still unavailable (no trigger to take photos/videos via pen, no slideshow control)
  • Action/gesture button
    • Similar “double tap” shortcut mentioned, but less customization (e.g., quick camera open)
  • Display
    • 6.9-inch (slightly higher-than-FHD+ class resolution mentioned)
    • Max brightness cited as 2600 nits (lower than Apple in the comparison)
    • Major differentiator: Privacy Display (native screen privacy filter, not an added protector)
      • Can make the screen unreadable depending on viewing angle
      • App-specific configuration
      • Hide notifications; conceal sensitive fields (e.g., passwords)
      • Trade-off: enabling it dims/degrades the display; creator doesn’t use it full time
  • Security
    • 2D facial recognition
    • Under-display fingerprint sensor
    • Android pattern lock
  • Performance
    • Snapdragon (Star Dragon) 8 Elite
    • 5G
    • 16GB RAM in the “intera” version mentioned
  • AI features (Galaxy AI)
    • Stronger photo editing with text prompts (modify/add elements)
    • Test described: placing Golden Gate into fog via prompt
    • Audio eraser / noise cleanup improved and said to work across more apps (e.g., TikTok)
    • Keyboard integrated “non non” (predictive shortcuts/automation)
    • Circle to Search improved: analyzes multiple elements in one scene (e.g., clothing + phone)
    • Upcoming voice-request automation (voice command to place delivery orders, then confirm/pay flow)
  • Front camera
    • 12MP f/2.2 unchanged vs last year (less innovation mentioned)
  • Photo/video philosophy
    • Often brighter/more contrasted and more saturated
    • More sharpness and micro-detail on faces (more processing emphasis)
    • Sometimes more aggressive skin smoothing
    • Cooler/neutral white balance more often
    • Often better low-light results, especially ultra-wide
    • Telephoto: Samsung praised for stabilization; iPhone sometimes better for maximum detail
  • Stability/video
    • Samsung claims to dethrone Apple on stabilization, especially in ultra-wide/night and for telephoto
    • Mentions “super stability” with horizontal locking to keep the subject centered even when rotating the phone
    • Mentions professional formats; recording to SSD supported (said to be available again this generation)
  • Charging
    • 25W wireless
    • 60W wired
  • Starting price
    • €1469
  • Value deal called out
    • Orange promo potentially saving up to ~€500 (trade-in + storage pricing trick + discounts) until March 18th, plus extra code discount

Pros / Cons (As Presented)

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Pros

  • Best-in-class dynamic range (highlights preserved)
  • More natural/neutral colors
  • Face ID highlighted as top security
  • Better moving-subject capture for front camera (creator claims iPhone freezes motion better)
  • Better ultra-wide in video (cleaner/sharper, per creator)
  • Charging ecosystem: wireless with included accessory; stable overall in video tests

Cons

  • Camera Control button feels intrusive/unhelpful; easily triggers unintentionally
  • Action button limitation: double-press cannot launch any action
  • AI features presented as behind Samsung, with rumors of future Siri/Apple Intelligence updates
  • Some stability weakness on telephoto (“visible tremors”)
  • Samsung’s privacy display is a standout Samsung advantage

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Pros

  • Privacy Display standout: native privacy filter + app-specific control (with visibility trade-off)
  • Thinner/lighter design (7.9 mm)
  • Better low-light performance in multiple modes (especially ultra-wide)
  • Better stabilization in video, including “horizontal locking”
  • More versatile camera module (extra telephoto lens)
  • Sharper micro-detail on faces; more punchy processing
  • Audio eraser works across more apps + improved “Circle to Search” multi-element analysis
  • Faster wired charging (60W)

Cons

  • Privacy Display can darken/degrade the screen when enabled
  • Remote S Pen actions missing
  • Smoother/skin processing sometimes looks too aggressive
  • Dynamic range said to be worse than iPhone (more highlight overexposure)
  • For selfies, front camera is “no big change” (12MP unchanged)

Comparisons Made (Clear Winners by Category)

  • Design
    • Samsung: modernized with softer/rounded look
    • iPhone: redesigned camera block/chassis materials
  • Display
    • Samsung: Privacy Display
    • Apple: brightness/overall natural presentation (with privacy trade-off noted)
  • Security
    • Apple: Face ID (best)
  • AI & photo/video editing
    • Samsung ahead: prompt-based editing, audio eraser across apps, automation features
  • Front camera rendering
    • Samsung: sharper/more detailed; sometimes more flattering skin processing
    • iPhone: better dynamic range and more natural colors; better motion freezing
  • Rear camera
    • Samsung: brighter/saturated; often sharper details; advantage in low light and ultra-wide
    • iPhone: better highlight/dynamic range and more natural color accuracy
  • Stabilization video
    • Samsung generally wins (ultra-wide/night)
    • Apple still better in some ultra-wide detail moments
  • Telephoto
    • Samsung: better stabilization
    • iPhone: better maximum detail (creator preference)
  • Battery/autonomy
    • Both excellent; Samsung slightly better in cited tests
  • Charging
    • Samsung faster wired (60W vs Apple 40W); both 25W wireless

Ratings / Numerical Scores

  • No formal star rating or numeric score out of 10 is given.
  • Key numbers included:
    • iPhone display: 6.9”, 1–120 Hz
    • Samsung display: 2600 nits max brightness (as stated)
    • iPhone RAM: 12GB
    • Samsung chipset: “Star Dragon 8 Elite” + 16GB RAM (in one version)
    • Samsung thickness: 7.9 mm
    • Charging: iPhone 40W wired, 25W wireless; Samsung 60W wired, 25W wireless
    • Prices: iPhone €1479, Samsung €1469
    • Promo claim: Orange savings up to about €500

Overall User Experience / Takeaways

  • The creator frames both as top-tier “monsters,” but emphasizes Samsung’s:
    • software/AI features
    • privacy display
    • video stabilization as meaningful upgrades
  • Apple is positioned for:
    • natural color accuracy
    • strong dynamic range
    • Face ID
  • Apple is described as behind Samsung on AI and some usability elements (notably camera control behavior and action button limitation).
  • The most convincing differentiators:
    • Samsung Privacy Display
    • Samsung camera/video stabilization + AI editing/audio cleanup

Concise Verdict / Recommendation

  • Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the most advanced privacy display, stronger Galaxy AI photo/video tools, and best-in-class stabilization (with low-light strengths).
  • Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you prioritize natural color accuracy, strong dynamic range, and Face ID, and prefer Apple’s overall photo rendering.

Unique Points Mentioned About the Product (Consolidated)

  1. iPhone: unibody aluminum + ceramic shield; no black color; new rounded design; camera block spans full width.
  2. iPhone: action button customization exists, but double-press can’t launch actions.
  3. iPhone: camera control button exists; user deactivates due to accidental triggers.
  4. iPhone: 6.9” Super Retina XDR OLED, adaptive 1–120 Hz.
  5. iPhone: Face ID emphasized as best.
  6. iPhone: A19 Pro + 12GB RAM.
  7. iPhone: AI features listed (Image Playground, Cleanup, Memoji, unknown call filtering, hold/wait assist, live translation).
  8. iPhone: “Apple behind Samsung” on AI; rumors of future Siri/Apple Intelligence update.
  9. iPhone: camera/hardware note: dynamic island unchanged; front camera improved to 18MP with “stage” for horizontal selfies.
  10. iPhone: rear cameras described with 3-lens 48MP family; highlight/dynamic range advantage.
  11. iPhone: charging 25W wireless (included accessory) and 40W wired.
  12. iPhone: battery life tie/close; not the lead.
  13. Galaxy: rounded design update; thinnest Ultra at 7.9 mm; lighter; camera module added.
  14. Galaxy: revised S Pen; remote actions still unavailable.
  15. Galaxy: S Pen/double-tap supports limited actions; less customization.
  16. Galaxy: 6.9” screen with Privacy Display; dims when enabled.
  17. Galaxy: security includes 2D face recognition + under-display fingerprint + pattern lock.
  18. Galaxy: Star Dragon 8 Elite chipset + (up to) 16GB RAM version noted.
  19. Galaxy: Galaxy AI strengths (prompt-based editing, audio eraser across apps, predictive keyboard shortcuts, improved multi-object Circle to Search, upcoming voice automation).
  20. Galaxy: front camera unchanged 12MP; selfie differences described vs iPhone.
  21. Galaxy: processing favors saturation/brightness; stronger micro-detail; sometimes aggressive skin smoothing.
  22. Galaxy: low-light and ultra-wide often superior; ultra-wide used for macro with advice to wide+crop.
  23. Galaxy: video stabilization with “horizontal locking” keeps subject centered during rotation.
  24. Galaxy: pro recording options; recording to SSD mentioned.
  25. Galaxy: charging 25W wireless and 60W wired; battery slightly better per tests.
  26. Value: Orange promo details (trade-in bonuses, storage deal trick, claimed up to ~€500 savings) until March 18th.

Speakers / Views

  • Single main speaker/creator throughout the review.
  • Subtitles include a brief “Jeremy” segment used for drawing/storytelling (demo), not a product feature evaluation.

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