What chipset do Samsung Galaxy S26 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max use?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed with Apple A20 Pro (2 nm).

What operating system do Samsung Galaxy S26 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max run?

Samsung Galaxy S26 runs Android 16, One UI 8.5, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs iOS 27.

What is the availability status of Samsung Galaxy S26 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed as "Available", while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed as "Upcoming".

When were Samsung Galaxy S26 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max released?

Samsung Galaxy S26 was released in 2026, March 11, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max was released in 2026, September 18.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Samsung Galaxy S26Rs. 2.85 Lac

Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxRs. 3.60 Lac

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Display6.3"

Camera50 MP

RAM12GB

Battery4300 mAh

ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Storage256GB 512GB

Display6.9"

Camera48MP

RAM12GB

Battery5567 mAh

6.3"

50 MP

12GB

4300 mAh

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

256GB 512GB

6.9"

48MP

12GB

5567 mAh

Technology
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: LTE; LTE
5G bands
Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G; HSPA, LTE, 5G

AnnouncedDiffers: February 25, 2026; September 9, 2026
StatusDiffers: Available; Upcoming

DimensionsDiffers: 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm; 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm
WeightDiffers: 167 g; 249 g
BuildDiffers

TypeDiffers: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision
SizeDiffers: 6.3 inches; 6.9 inches
ResolutionDiffers

OSDiffers: Android 16, One UI 8.5; iOS 27
ChipsetDiffers: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
CPUDiffers

Card slot: No; No
InternalDiffers
RAM: 12GB; 12GB

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ModulesDiffers
FeaturesDiffers: LED flash, HDR, panorama, up to 30x digital zoom; Variable aperture, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, up to 8x optical-quality zoom (main sensor crop), 16x optical-quality zoom range across the system
VideoDiffers: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.

ModulesDiffers: 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide); 18 MP (Center Stage, wide)
FeaturesDiffers: HDR, panorama; HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Center Stage
VideoDiffers

Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers; Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: No; No

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE; 6.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningDiffers: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS; GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC

SensorsDiffers: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer; Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
MessagingDiffers: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM; Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Extra featuresDiffers

TypeDiffers: Li-Ion 4300 mAh, non-removable; Li-Ion 5567 mAh (eSIM model) / 5391 mAh (Nano-SIM model), non-removable
ChargingDiffers

ColorsDiffers
Models: Global; Global
PriceDiffers: Rs. 579,999/-

EnergyDiffers: Class A; —

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Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs are generated automatically from the current price and specification data for both phones.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is priced at Rs. 2.85 Lac and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced at Rs. 3.60 Lac in Pakistan, making the difference Rs. 75,500.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is more expensive than Samsung Galaxy S26 based on the listed Pakistan prices.

Samsung Galaxy S26 has a 6.3" display, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9" display. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the larger listed screen size.

Samsung Galaxy S26 lists 50 MP, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max lists 48MP.

Samsung Galaxy S26 has a 4300 mAh battery, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 5567 mAh battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the larger listed battery capacity.

Samsung Galaxy S26 comes with 12GB, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with 12GB.

Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed with 256GB 512GB, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed with 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB.