| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
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| MSRP | $1299.99 | $1199 |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Sep 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Samsung, Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Android 16 | iOS 17 |
| Latest OS update? | - | iOS 18.2.1 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.9″ | 6.7″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 3120×1440 | 2796×1290 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 500 PPI | 460 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A17 Pro |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Apple GPU, 6 cores |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 6-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 4.74 GHz | 3.78 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 12 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 256 | 512 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 1024 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 200 MP | 48 MP |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP Periscope + 10 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× + 3× | 5× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ToF 3D LiDAR scanner |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | 24/30 fps | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 30/60/120 fps | 24/25/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120/240 fps | 25/30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | 720p@30 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 12 MP wide |
| Secondary | ❌ | SL 3D |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face unlock | Face ID |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 30/60 fps | 24/25/30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 30 fps | 25/30/60/120 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano (USA: none) |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ❌ China only |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6e |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 5000 mAh | 4441 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 60 W | ~27 W |
| Wireless charging? | 25 Watt | 15 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 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
| Back material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Glass |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Punch hole | Island |
| Fingerprint sensor? | Under display | ❌ |
| Special design features? | Built-in stylus storage, Privacy Display | Action button |
| Color options: | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.36×7.81×0.79 | 15.99×7.67×0.83 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.44×3.07×0.31 | 6.30×3.02×0.33 |
| Weight (gram): | 214 | 221 |
| Weight (oz): | 7.55 | 7.80 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to C | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool | SIM tool (outside USA), Apple sticker |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | SM-S948, SM-S9480 | A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2 |
| User guide / manual | Not available | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Samsung.com | Apple.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Samsung, Amazon | Amazon |
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