iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Battle of the flagships
Now that all the cards are on the table, it's time to figure out which Apple or Samsung flagship is worth your time and money.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra are the two most expensive non-foldable smartphones currently available, both starting at $1,299. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214g compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Max's 249g, and it's also thinner at 7.9mm versus the iPhone's 8.75mm. The S26 Ultra has a larger 5,000mAh battery, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max has a slightly smaller 5,391mAh battery.
Both devices offer 12GB of RAM and have a 256/512/1TB storage option, with the S26 Ultra providing an additional 2TB capacity. The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a higher-resolution 6.9-inch display with a 3120x1440 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Max's 6.9-inch display at 2868x1320 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate.
While both phones have a 200MP wide camera, the S26 Ultra also includes a periscope telephoto lens. Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra offers a unique Privacy Display feature, which blackouts the screen to prevent others from viewing notifications and apps. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max has not yet launched Siri AI update, but it will include an enhanced Image Playground update for generating realistic images.
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