Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 3200 x 1800. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 159990 |
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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 expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 50 MP Quad 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 18 Pro Max's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version v20 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 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 07, 2026 (Expected) | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | Always-on Display, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 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 |
| 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, v5.3 |
| 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 |
| 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, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | USB Type-C | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes |
| Dust Resistant | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 50 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v20 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 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 | Yes |
| 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, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |