Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple iPhone 18 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.6 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,823 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,892,165
- against 3,010,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Apple iPhone 18 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 1 TB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 2,600 nits
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 4,459
- against 3,710
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,892,165 Best value | 3,010,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,710 | 4,459 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,284 | 13,493 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,744 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black, Silver, Blue, Burgundy, White, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 150 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 211 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 91 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,823 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 60 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery, Reverse Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,206 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,622 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Anti-reflective coating, Mohs Level 6, Stylus Support | Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield 2, HDR10, Dolby Vision, LTPO, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | Android | iOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, ANT+ | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.28 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 6,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | — |
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