The impossible is about to happen: Galaxy S26 Ultra faster than the iPhone!
Summary
Recent Geekbench scores reveal that Apple's A chip may no longer dominate the performance landscape, signaling a shift in the competitive tech arena. This development raises questions about the future of Apple's chip innovation and market positioning.
Key Insights
What do the Geekbench scores mean for Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Geekbench is a benchmark test measuring CPU performance; the Galaxy S26 Ultra scored 3,852 single-core and 11,738 multi-core, outperforming the iPhone 17 Pro Max's 3,792 single-core and 9,831 multi-core by about 19% in multi-core.
Why does the Galaxy S26 Ultra have higher benchmark scores than other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones?
It uses an overclocked 'for Galaxy' variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with higher boost clocks (e.g., 4.74GHz prime cores vs 4.61GHz standard), achieving superior scores compared to devices like the Vivo iQOO 15.