| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
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| MSRP | $1299 | $1299.99 |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Apple, Amazon | Samsung, Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 27 | Android 16 |
| Latest OS update? | - | - |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2868×1320 | 3120×1440 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 460 PPI | 500 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR10+ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | Adreno 840 |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 4.93 GHz | 4.74 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 12 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 256 | 512 | 1024 | 2048 | 256 | 512 | 1024 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP Periscope + 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 4× | 5× + 3× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ToF 3D LiDAR scanner | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | 24/30 fps |
| 4K video? | 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps | 30/60/120 fps |
| 1080p video? | 25/30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 18 MP ultrawide | 12 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | Face unlock |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 5391 mAh, 5567 mAh (USA) | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | ? | 60 W |
| Wireless charging? | 25 Watt | 25 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Island | Punch hole |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | Under display |
| Special design features? | Action button, Camera control button | Built-in stylus storage, Privacy Display |
| Color options: | Black, Silver, Glacier blue, Burgundy red/purple | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.34×7.80×0.88 | 16.36×7.81×0.79 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.43×3.07×0.35 | 6.44×3.07×0.31 |
| Weight (gram): | 249 | 214 |
| Weight (oz): | 8.78 | 7.55 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to C | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool (outside USA) | SIM tool |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718 | SM-S948, SM-S9480 |
| User guide / manual | - | Not available |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Samsung.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Apple, Amazon | Samsung, Amazon |
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