Hardware · Updated 17 Oct, 11:44 pm IST
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: key hardware and camera differences
Why it matters for readers: It summarises the main practical differences so you can pick the phone that matches your priorities like camera or battery life.
- Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 200MP main camera and 100x AI-powered Space Zoom.1
- The iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 249g and the Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214g, making the Samsung device 35g lighter.1
- The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion up to 120Hz and Always‑On support, while Samsung offers its own high-end display features including a built-in privacy display.1
- The two phones differ in battery performance, storage capacity and charging performance, and both emphasise on-device AI capabilities (Apple Intelligence on the iPhone and AI features on the Galaxy).1
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