India, July 8 -- When buying a smartphone, does the thickness count as a major factor? Yes, thickness plays a crucial role in ensuring a smartphone's durability, ergonomics, comfort, and several other factors. Most of the high-end smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, have a thicker build due to loaded features and premium design offerings. However, the new generation models, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Galaxy S26 Ultra are expected to go neck-to-neck in terms of thickness, and Apple could take a back seat in this crucial area. Well, reportedly, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be slimmer than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, despite being a highly premium smartphone.

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