Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2868 x 1320. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5425 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP + 18 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 119999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900. The launch Date of the second phone is May 15, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is Rs. 119999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung's phone has display density of 513 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge's 200 MP + 18 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version 27 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | SM-S947U |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | May 15, 2026 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | Handset, Data Cable (Type C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Dark Cherry, Cloud Blue, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 513 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Color Gamut | Wide Colour (P3) | |
| Features | Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Hdr Display. True Tone. Wide Colour (P3). Haptic Touch. 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical). Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously | |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.78 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 18 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v27 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5425 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |