Detailed side-by-side comparison with MPP Score ratings
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1299
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1399
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins in 12 out of 44 categories, making it the better choice overall.
| Spec | 97 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | 96 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 pixels | 3120x1440 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Peak Brightness | 921 nits | 1465 nits |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| CPU Cores | 10 | 10 |
| GPU | Apple GPU 5-core | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Internal Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | microSD up to 1TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 582968 | 2048436 |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Video Recording | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Macro Camera | N/A MP | 5 MP |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity | 4850 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 40 W | 65 W |
| Wireless Charging | 50W | 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 228 g |
| Dimensions | 163.0x77.6x7.9 mm | 163.4x78.1x8.4 mm |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Build Material | Glass/Titanium | Plastic/Metal |
| Colors | Space Black, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, Blue Titanium | Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, Titanium Blue, Titanium Gold |
| Internal Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS 20 | One UI 8 / Android 16 |
| Update Policy | 4 years OS updates | 4 years OS updates |
| Security Updates | 5 years | 6 years |