Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) which has resolution of 2778 x 1284. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 111990 | Rs. 159990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 14, 2021 . The cost of Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) is Rs. 111990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 566 PPI & Apple's phone has only 458 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) has version 15 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 14, 2021 | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.65 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 458 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | HDR display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, Super Retina XDR display With ProMotion | Always-on Display, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Port | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | USB Type-C | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.5 (Wide Angle) 12 MP f/1.8 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP f/2.8 (Telephoto) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.8 50 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Macro photography, Apple ProRAW, Lens Correction, Photo Geotagging, Burst Mode | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, True Tone Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/2.2 with Retina Flash | Punch Hole 50 MP with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A15 | |
| CPU | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard | |
| GPU | Apple 5 Core GPU | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports Safari | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4352 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |