iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
Both have 6.9-inch, 120Hz LTPO OLED screens but the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a higher resolution at 1440 x 3120 pixels against iPhone 18 Pro Max’s 1320 x 2868 pixels), a smaller punch-hole cutout, a Privacy Display feature and higher maximum automatic brightness (1,480 nits against 969 nits). Peak brightness on Samsung’s offering is 2600 nits and on iPhone is 3000 nits. The Galaxy has a 200MP main sensor at f/1.4, while the iPhone has a 48MP main sensor with a variable aperture from f/1.48 to f/4.0. Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Launch date September 9, 2026 February 25, 2026 Starting price in India Rs 1,79,900 (256GB) Rs 1,39,999 (Revised: Rs 1,69,999) (12GB + 256GB) Display 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz Resolution 1320 x 2868 (460 ppi) 1440 x 3120 (500 ppi) Peak brightness 3000 nits 2600 nits Front protection Ceramic Shield 2 Gorilla Armor 2, Privacy Display Build Aluminium unibody Aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back Dimensions 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.8 mm 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm Weight 249 g 214 g Water resistance IP68 IP68 Chipset Apple A20 Pro (2nm) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) RAM Not specified 12GB / 16GB Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Main camera 48MP, 1/1.28-inch, f/1.48 to f/4.0 200MP, 1/1.3-inch, f/1.4 Telephoto 4x (100mm equivalent) 5x (111mm) plus a 3x camera Selfie camera 18MP, multi-aspect 12MP Video 4K60; 4K120 on main camera only 4K60; 4K120 on main and ultrawide; 8K30 Battery Not specified 5,000mAh Extras Variable Aperture S-Pen The iPhone 18 Pro Max offers the faster chip, a claimed longer battery life and variable camera aperture.
Camera hardware is largely unchanged on both phones. The Galaxy S26 Ultra counters with a lighter body, a sharper and brighter display and an S Pen. Pick whichever fits your daily routine and ignore the brand rivalry.