Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB)
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) which has resolution of 3120 x 1440. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 165999 |
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Detailed Comparison
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 January 22, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) is Rs. 165999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 498 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 200 MP Quad Rear Camera. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version v20 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) has version 15 Android Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB RAM + 1TB) |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938N, SM-S9380, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | January 22, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Stylus Pen, Data Cable (Type C to C), Sim Ejection Pin | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.8 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 498 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.5% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| 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 |
| 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) | TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | 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 A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | Photo Assist, Notes Assist, Drawing Assist, Circle to Search, Google Gemini (AI Mobile), 7 Years of Major OS Updates and 7 Years of Security Updates, Titanium Frame, Samsung Care+, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, S Pen Included |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/3.4 (Telephoto) 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | Bixby Vision, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Video, Upto 100X Digital Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v20 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Elite | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | 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 | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5 | |
| Video Playback Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |