Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 37479 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is Rs. 37479.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version v20 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has version 14 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | March 11, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | Portrait, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v20 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A19 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | Deca Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | 79 hours |