Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Outperforms Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in Geekbench 6 Benchmark Tests

In a significant prelude to the release of the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung garnered attention today by showcasing impressive performance results for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The flagship device outperformed Apple’s latest offering, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, in the Geekbench 6 benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Stands Out in Geekbench 6 Tests

The latest Geekbench 6 scores reveal that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra achieved notable results:

Geekbench 6 benchmarks for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — Source

This testing featured the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, which is expected to be standard across the upcoming Galaxy S26 series launching next week.

Remarkably, these Geekbench 6 scores represent the peak capabilities of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, suggesting that Samsung has likely implemented significant optimizations to enhance performance.

For context, below are the Geekbench 6 scores for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max:

Geekbench 6 benchmarks for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — Source

When comparing these results, it is clear that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra surpasses both single-core and multi-core performance scores of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is also anticipated to launch with an array of attractive color options including Cobalt Violet, Black Shadow, White Shadow, and Galactic Blue. The design is expected to feature rounded edges, a distinct camera island equipped with a triple-camera setup, and key specifications that include:

USB-C port
S Pen support
5, 000mAh battery (with some rumors suggesting 5, 200mAh)

Notably, despite initial rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to include Qi2 built-in magnets, which would have facilitated the use of MagSafe accessories.

Adding to the excitement, Samsung plans to incorporate its advanced Flex Magic Pixel OLED technology, introducing a feature dubbed ‘Privacy Display.’ This innovative technology utilizes AI to dim screen visibility from side angles while maintaining brightness for direct viewing. This enhancement aims to protect user privacy by minimizing the potential for onlookers to view screen content.

Camera Specifications for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

The camera configuration of the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra includes:

12MP IMX874 selfie camera
12MP ISOCELL 3LD S5K3LD 3x telephoto lens (possibly with a smaller aperture of 1/3.94-inch)
200MP ISOCELL HP2 main camera (featuring a brighter f/1.5 aperture)
50MP ISOCELL JN3 or Sony IMX564 ultrawide camera
50MP IMX854 5x periscope camera (potentially with a faster f/2.9 aperture)

Galaxy S26 series, Samsung has adopted a new noise reduction algorithm. This is the best Galaxy flagship ever, and the fault lines in the sky have disappeared, now a smooth, uniform blue. Especially when you set it to 24MP mode, the resolution is very high, and the magnification…

— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) February 20, 2026

Samsung is also focusing on enhancing its camera system within the Galaxy S26 series by introducing a pioneering noise reduction algorithm, designed to deliver exceedingly sharp images at high resolutions.

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