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, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge which has resolution of 3120 x 1440. 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 | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 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 expected to be 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. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 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 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 | Nano + eSim | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | May 15, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 513 PPI |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | |
| Notch | Yes | 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 | 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) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | 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, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | |
| 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 (Wide Angle) 18 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v27 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | A20 Pro | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |