Samsung
Device summary
Huawei
nova 15 Max
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,300 | — |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 78.1 mm × 163.6 mm × 7.9 mm | 78.0 mm × 163.3 mm × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 232 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | — |
| Resolution | — | 2756 × 1272 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | — |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | — |
| Rear camera 4 | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom | — |
| Rear camera 5 | — | Secondary · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 60 W | 40 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | — |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4855 mAh | 8320 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,300 | — |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 78.1 mm × 163.6 mm × 7.9 mm | 78.0 mm × 163.3 mm × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 232 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Privacy Display | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | — |
| Resolution | — | 2756 × 1272 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | — |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.4 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | — |
| Rear camera 4 | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.9 · 5x Optical Zoom / 10x Optical Quality Zoom | — |
| Rear camera 5 | — | Secondary · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 60 W | 40 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | — |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4855 mAh | 8320 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy S26 Ultra
18 g lighter
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.1 mm (0.1% relative to nova 15 Max) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.3 mm (0.2% relative to nova 15 Max) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- nova 15 Max is 0.1 mm (1.3% relative to Galaxy S26 Ultra) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra is 18 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
Galaxy S26 Ultra
nova 15 Max
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs nova 15 Max Size Comparison
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Strengths
- 60W wired charging — major upgrade over S25 Ultra
- Privacy Display for commuting and office shoulder-surfing resistance
- Brighter 200MP main and versatile periscope zoom
Compromises
- Heavy, wide chassis limits one-handed and pocket comfort
- Aluminum instead of titanium divides premium buyers
- Privacy Display trade-offs and S Pen software stagnation