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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Illustration of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max phone
Illustration of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ phone

Samsung Galaxy S26+ costs $1,199.99, against $1,299 for Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Screen: 6.9 in on Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, 6.7 in on Samsung Galaxy S26+.

Battery: 5,567 mAh on Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, 4,900 mAh on Samsung Galaxy S26+.

Weight: 249 g on Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, 190 g on Samsung Galaxy S26+.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, side by side
Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S26+
Price$1,299$1,199.99
Screen6.9 in6.7 in
Weight249 g190 g
Battery5,567 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired charging60 W45 W
ChipApple A20 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM12 GB12 GB
Base storage256 GB256 GB
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Camera tier, my rating33
Water ratingIP68IP68
Telephoto zoom4 x3 x
Battery test19 h 18 min16 h 24 min
Update yearsNot listed7 years
See Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxSee Samsung Galaxy S26+

Prices checked November 1, 2026.

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