Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.

× Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

× Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a)

₹24,999

× Redmi Note 15 Pro

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 15 Pro

₹21,999

× Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

₹129,999

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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners

Quick Specs

  × Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
× Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
×
Redmi Note 15 Pro
×
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Price & Best Deals
₹24,999
₹21,999
₹129,999
Display 6.9″ / 120Hz 6.77″ / 120Hz 6.83″ / 3840Hz 6.9″ / 120Hz
Max RAM 12GB / 2048GB 12GB / 256GB 12GB / 256GB 16GB / 1024GB
Main Camera 48.0 MP 50.0 MP 200.0 MP 200.0 MP
Selfie Camera 18.0 MP 16.0 MP 20.0 MP 12.0 MP
Pixel Density 460 ppi 387 ppi 447 ppi 511 ppi
Battery 4823 mAh 5000 mAh 6580 mAh 5000 mAh
Fast Charging 40W 50W 45W 60W
Charging Time (20-100%) 38 min 54 min 42 min 58 min
Fabrication 3 nm 4 nm 4 nm 3 nm
AnTuTu Score 2,600,583 780,000 980,000 2,450,000
Battery Life (PCMark) 12.5 hrs 15.2 hrs 16.2 hrs
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 3000 nits 3200 nits 2600 nits
Spec Score 96.0/100 74.5/100 85.2/100 96.4/100
5G Yes Yes Yes Yes
NFC Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes Yes Yes
IR Blaster No No Yes Yes
Fingerprint Under Display Under Display Under Display Under Display
SIM Dual Esim Dual Dual Esim Dual Esim
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 2.0 Type-C 2.0 C 3.2

✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).

Expert Review

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

96
Spec Score / 100
4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.4/5
Display 4.7/5
Camera 4.5/5
Performance 4.8/5
Battery 4.6/5
Software 4.6/5

Nothing Phone (3a)

74.5
Spec Score / 100
3.9/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.4/5
Display 4.0/5
Camera 3.6/5
Performance 3.5/5
Battery 3.9/5
Software 4.0/5

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro

85.2
Spec Score / 100
4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design 3.8/5
Display 4.7/5
Camera 4.3/5
Performance 3.9/5
Battery 4.6/5
Software 4.1/5

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

96.4
Spec Score / 100
4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.6/5
Display 5.0/5
Camera 5.0/5
Performance 5.0/5
Battery 4.2/5
Software 5.0/5
4 phones compared
Specification × Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
× Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
₹24,999
×
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro
₹21,999
×
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
₹129,999
Network
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 85HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO0/900/1900/2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3527 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
SIM 1 bands - - GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G 5G bands, 4G bands
SIM 2 bands - - GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G (dual 5G standby) 5G bands, 4G bands
Launch
Announced 2025, September 09 2025, March 04 2025, December 18 2026, February 25
Status Available. Released 2025, September 19 Available. Released 2025, March 11 Available. Released 2026, January 06 Available. Released 2026, March 06
Body
Design score
Dimensions 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) 163.6 x 78.1 x 8 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight 233 g (8.22 oz) 201 g (7.09 oz) 210 g (7.41 oz) 214 grams
Build Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual stand-by)
IP rating IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus
Other Details Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) - Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 24 hours) Drop resistant up to 2.5m Armor aluminum 2 frame
Display
Display score
Type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) AMOLED, 68B colors, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1800 nits (HBM), Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution 1320 x 2868 pixels, 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) 1280 x 2772 pixels, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 - 19.5:9 ratio -
Pixel Density (PPI) ~460 ppi density - ~447 ppi density 500 ppi density
Refresh Rate 120Hz, - 120Hz, -
Peak Brightness 3000 nits - 3200 nits 2600 nits
HDR Support Yes HDR 10 - Yes -
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~90.7% screen-to-body ratio - ~89.7% -
Protection Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display
Platform
Performance score
OS iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5 Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Chipset Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Apple GPU (6-core graphics) Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) Mali-G615 MC2 Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
Architecture - - - 64-bit, Octa-core
Fabrication 3 nm - 4 nm 3 nm
Memory
Card slot No No No No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
RAM Type - - LPDDR4X LPDDR5X
Storage Type NVMe UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2 UFS 4.X
Main Camera
Camera score
Main 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Ultrawide f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) - f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ -
Flash Dual-LED dual-tone flash - LED flash -
Features HDR (photo/panorama) LED flash, panorama, HDR HDR, panorama Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
Camera score
Single 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Flash - - Screen Light -
Features HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 - HDR, panorama HDR, HDR10+
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers
Stereo Speakers Yes - - -
3.5mm jack No No No No
Dolby Atmos - - Yes Dolby Atmos -
Hi-Res Audio - - - High-bitrate audio support
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes - - -
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes Yes Yes (market/region dependent) Yes
Infrared port No - Yes No
Radio No No No No
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2
USB OTG - - - Yes
Other Details DisplayPort - - -
Features
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint Sensor Yes - Fingerprint (under display, optical) -
Face Unlock Yes - Yes -
Other Details - - - Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Battery score
Type Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Li-Ion
Capacity 4823 mAh - 6580 mAh 5000 mAh
Removable No - No No
Charging 40 W Wired, PD3.2, 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min 45W wired 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2)
Charging Time (20-100%) 38 Min Wired, 50 Wireless - 59m 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min
Wireless Charging 25W Wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) - - 25W wireless (Qi2.2)
Reverse Charging 4.5W reverse wired - 22.5W reverse wired 4.5W reverse wireless
Charger in Box No - - -
Misc
Colors Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple, Titanium Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Models A3526 A059 - SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U
In the Box USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and standard Apple documentation - - -
Warranty 1-year Apple limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support - - -
Price - - - Expected from 1,29,999 INR
SAR 1.19 W/kg - head    1.19 W/kg - body - - 1.09 W/kg -head 1.19 W/kg -body
SAR EU 1.49 W/kg - head    1.49 W/kg - body - 0.95 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) 1.28 W/kg-head 1.35 W/kg -body
Tests
Performance AnTuTu: 2600556 (v10), 2331405 (v11) GeekBench: 10105 (v6) 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme) AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) AnTuTu: 652920 (v10) GeekBench: 2910 (v6) 3DMark: 1005 (Wild Life Extreme) -
Display 1005 nits max brightness (measured) 1273 nits max brightness (measured) 1901 nits max brightness (measured) -
Loudspeaker -26.2 LUFS (Good) -24.1 LUFS (Very good) Yes -
Battery life Active use score 17:58h - Active use score 15:15h -
Bootup Time - Active use score 13:40h - -
EU Label
Energy Class A Class C Class B Class A
Battery 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles 60:50h endurance, 1000 cycles 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall Class B (180 falls) Class C (90 falls) Class B (180 falls) 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles
Repairability Class C Class C Class C Class C

Frequently Asked Questions

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96.4/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is the most affordable here, starting at ₹21,999. That is ₹108,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has the largest battery at 6580 mAh. It charges at up to 45W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,600,583. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has the brightest display at 3200 nits peak, with a 3840Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.

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