A rough report revealed a detailed comparison between the upcoming Apple phone, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the flagship Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra phone, highlighting the most prominent technical differences and similarities between the two devices.
The phones were similar in size with a slight difference in favor of the Samsung phone, and both are equipped with a random access memory (RAM) of 12 GB, but “Samsung” provides another version with a capacity of 16 GB, while “Apple” excels in internal storage capacity by offering a version of up to 2 TB, which is twice the highest capacity available in the “Samsung” phone.
In terms of performance and processors, the “iPhone 18 Pro Max” relies on a six-core processor that is expected to excel theoretically in single-core tasks, while the “Galaxy S26 Ultra” works with an eight-core processor that includes a dual “Oryon V3 Phoenix L” core with a frequency of up to 4.74 GHz, in addition to six “Oryon V3” cores with a frequency of 3.62 GHz, which gives it theoretical superiority in performing multiple tasks. Cores.
The imaging system is the most prominent point of difference between the two devices. The “Galaxy” phone clearly excels in sensor resolution by up to 200 megapixels for the main camera, while the “iPhone 18 Pro Max” is unique in having a camera with a truly variable aperture that allows users greater flexibility in controlling the amount of light entering the sensor, which may constitute an attractive point for photography enthusiasts.
According to the “BGR” website, the differences between the two devices remain very limited, as they both have a high ability to handle various tasks efficiently, including games, photography, multitasking, and artificial intelligence features.
It is noteworthy that the pre-order price for the “iPhone 18 Pro Max” phone is about $1,299, which is the same price for the “Samsung Galaxy S26” version with a storage capacity of 256 GB and 12 GB of RAM. In light of these data, the report believes that purchasing either device is a suitable option for those looking for stronger performance, noting that the regular “Galaxy S26” and “iPhone 17 Pro Max” models from the previous generation represent strong alternatives at lower prices.
