A poll reveals mixed opinions on the designs of the rumored Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro, with many disliking both.

Readers were asked to share their opinions regarding new design concepts. A majority of respondents indicated a preference for the speculated Galaxy S26 Ultra design, which features rounded corners and a revised camera area. In a poll with over three thousand participants, 41.11% favored the potential new appearance of the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The second most common response, with 34.31% of the vote, was that neither the Galaxy S26 Ultra nor the iPhone 17 Pro had appealing designs. The iPhone 17 Pro's updated camera module, aluminum frame, and Ceramic Shield back panel have been met with mixed reactions.

However, 14.27% of poll participants felt that the iPhone 17 Pro design was attractive, indicating some approval for Apple's new approach. Initially, there was strong disapproval of the rumored iPhone 17 Pro design, but the new Cosmic Orange color option has softened that stance for some.

The iPhone 17 Pro's design appears less streamlined than the leaked Galaxy S26 Ultra images and has a somewhat tough aesthetic. Despite this, some people are becoming more accustomed to the design.

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