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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Detailed specifications comparison between the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
| Release Date | September 18, 2026 | March 2026 |
| Operating System | iOS 27 | Android 16, One UI 8.5, One UI 8.5 |
| Display Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz (ProMotion) Hz | 120Hz (adaptive 1-120Hz) Hz |
| Processor / Chipset | Apple A20 Pro chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Main Camera | 48MP Fusion Main, variable aperture ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, or ƒ/4.0 | 200 MP, (wide), OIS |
| Selfie Camera | 18MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/1.9, autofocus | 12 MP |
| Battery Capacity | - | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | Up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W-or-higher USB-C adapter with AVS (sold separately) | 60W wired |
| 5G Support | ||
| NFC | ||
| 3.5mm Jack |
Key differences: iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the faster wired charging (60W vs 50W on the iPhone 18 Pro Max).
- iPhone 18 Pro Max has the higher AnTuTu score (3,551,073 vs 3,000,000 on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra).
- iPhone 18 Pro Max is the newer phone, released about 6 months later.
Generated from manufacturer specifications. Prices are reference launch prices in USD and vary by market.