Apple256 GB
iPhone 18 Pro Max
6.9″ · 120 Hz
256 GB · Burgundy · UK model A3717 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJXQ4QN/ARelease: 18 Sept 2026Full product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
- you want longer dedicated telephoto reach: 4× vs 3× Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 43 vs 30 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 12 MP Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.9″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Galaxy S26 if…
- you want a lighter phone: 167 g vs 249 g Source: Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 71.7 vs 78 mm Source: Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 7.2 vs 8.75 mm Source: Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUB (opens in a new tab)
Samsung256 GB
Galaxy S26
6.3 inches. Just 167 grams.
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Sky Blue · UK SM-S942BLBGEUBFull product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Main-camera aperture control
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
0.6″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9″
- Galaxy S26
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
19 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Main-camera aperture control
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro MaxVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0
Galaxy S26Fixed f/1.8
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesA variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro MaxApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy S26Samsung Exynos 2600
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Claimed video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro Max43 hours
Galaxy S2630 hours
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 18 Pro Max48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Galaxy S2650 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephoto
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
Physical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesVariable aperture provides physical control over light and depth of field. A fixed aperture does not offer those settings; photo quality still needs independent testing.
Display specification
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Galaxy S266.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Exact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 18 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Galaxy S26Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFC
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
Exact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBThe named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.
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Update policy
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Galaxy S26Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launch
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26
Major-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Launch operating system
iPhone 18 Pro MaxiOS 27
Galaxy S26Android 16 · One UI 8.5
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26
Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesLaunch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Connections
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Galaxy S26USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Galaxy S264300 mAh typical · up to 30 hours local video · up to 55% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 38 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Typical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Front cameras
iPhone 18 Pro Max18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy S2612 MP · f/2.2 · autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
The separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Native telephoto reach
iPhone 18 Pro Max4×
Galaxy S263×
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone 18 Pro Max8×
Galaxy S262×
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone 18 Pro Max3000 nits
Galaxy S262600 nits
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.
Galaxy S26 256GB — SpecificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9 in
Galaxy S266.3 in
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Height
iPhone 18 Pro Max163.4 mm
Galaxy S26149.6 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 18 Pro Max8.75 mm
Galaxy S267.2 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro Max249 g
Galaxy S26167 g
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro Max78 mm
Galaxy S2671.7 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 18 Pro Max163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
Galaxy S26149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 18 Pro MaxRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Galaxy S2612 GB RAM · 256 GB storage
Sources
Galaxy S26
Exact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUK model A3717; nano-SIM + eSIM
Galaxy S26UK SM-S942BLBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Actual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (56)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 18 Pro Max120 fps
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
The table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Front 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
General Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Second-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
The exact SKU table gives rear-system OIS but does not attach it to every lens. Lens-specific proof remains separate.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Explicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Explicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Rear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Rear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S264300 mAh
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Direct typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
25 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone 18 Pro Max15 minutes
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
The source publishes a different endpoint. It does not establish a 0–50% time, and no linear interpolation is used.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Built-in pro camera controls
iPhone 18 Pro MaxMain camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogram
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
The front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum digital zoom in video
iPhone 18 Pro Max24×
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S2612 GB
Sources
Galaxy S26
Explicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage technology
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
The exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26No
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Samsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.
Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM support
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Explicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S267 years
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Promised OS version upgrades
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S267
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Mix
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUpdated algorithms with music isolation
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Manufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Biometric authentication
iPhone 18 Pro MaxFace ID
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth version
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S265.4
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Named cellular modem
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple's UK specification names the C2 modem for iPhone 18 Pro only and does not say which modem iPhone 18 Pro Max uses.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published wired charge test duration
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S2630 minutes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Around 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published wired charge endpoint
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S2655%
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 25 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Chip manufacturing process
iPhone 18 Pro Max2 nm
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Manufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic effects after capture
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fps
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published CPU clock groups
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S263.8 GHz · 3.26 GHz · 2.76 GHz
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Multiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published CPU core count
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S2610
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX support
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Exact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S262340 × 1080
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual eSIM support
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Explicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 18 Pro MaxRedesigned; up to three Live Activities at once
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26No
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM technology
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
The exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S261200 cycles
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Manufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Explicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Photographic Styles
iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhotographic Styles 3
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Available on the rear and front cameras.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone 18 Pro Max460 ppi
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Built-in Privacy Display
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26No
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Samsung explicitly says only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Manual activation, viewing-angle effects and residual visibility limits apply; it is not an AI feature or a privacy guarantee.
Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKUEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 18 Pro Max4
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated minimum battery capacity
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S264175 mAh
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
The manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 8K recording maximum
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S2630 fps
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Camera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Reference Image
iPhone 18 Pro MaxFusion Main camera
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
User-removable battery
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26No
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
The exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security update end date
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S262033-02-28
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Smart focus tracking
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo support
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S26
Explicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone 18 Pro Max38 hours
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Thermal design
iPhone 18 Pro MaxA20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamber
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time-lapse recording
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisation
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
The published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed typical-use battery life
iPhone 18 Pro Max29 hours
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US specification difference
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUS model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video for it.
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
This UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Galaxy S26Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26
The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
iPhone 18 Pro Max25 W
Galaxy S26Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Compatible charger and adapter required.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsGalaxy S26
Named wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs91 specificationsiPhone 18 Pro MaxGalaxy S26
iPhone 18 Pro MaxGalaxy S26WeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
249g
167g
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
78mm
71.7mm
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
8.75mm
7.2mm
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
HeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
163.4 mm
149.6 mmLabelled height.
Form factor
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
slab
slabExplicit Touchscreen Bar form.
Colour
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, Burgundy
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Burgundy
Not verified
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26No source recorded
A20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamberApple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
6.9″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.3″
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26Galaxy S26 256GB — Specifications
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
2600 nits
Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
120Hz
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
Display specificationDiffers
6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 HzExact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Redesigned; up to three Live Activities at onceApple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
2340 × 1080Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
Built-in Privacy Display
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
NoSamsung explicitly says only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Manual activation, viewing-angle effects and residual visibility limits apply; it is not an AI feature or a privacy guarantee.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
4×
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
3×
Dedicated telephoto reach · Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Rear camera modules
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
3
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
3
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
8K video recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Yes8K recording · The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Camera systemDiffers
48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
50 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephotoPhysical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
Optical-quality reachDiffers
8×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
2×Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocusThe separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
4Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Not verified
Main-camera aperture controlDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Variable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Fixed f/1.8Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
60 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Not verified
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
24×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Not verified
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Photographic Styles 3Available on the rear and front cameras.
Not verified
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
YesApple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Main camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogramThe front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Not verified
Apple Reference Image
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Fusion Main cameraApple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Time-lapse recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Up to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisationThe published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Not verified
Cinematic effects after capture
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Apply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fpsApple-announced editing feature.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Updated algorithms with music isolationManufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
YesSecond-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table gives rear-system OIS but does not attach it to every lens. Lens-specific proof remains separate.
Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verifiedThe table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verifiedGeneral Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Yes
YesExplicit front autofocus Yes.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Rear 8K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsCamera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
43 hours
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
30 hours
Published local-video playback · Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Yes
YesNamed wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Up to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 38 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
4300 mAh typical · up to 30 hours local video · up to 55% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapterTypical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
38 hoursApple UK claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
Not verifiedThe source publishes a different endpoint. It does not establish a 0–50% time, and no linear interpolation is used.
Published wireless charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verifiedNamed wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
29 hoursApple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Not verified
Wireless PowerShare
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesExplicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
4300 mAhDirect typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Rated minimum battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
4175 mAhThe manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Published wired charge endpoint
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
55%Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 25 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Published wired charge test duration
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
30 minutesAround 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
User-removable battery
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
NoThe exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1200 cyclesManufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished security update term · Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
Update supportDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
No fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launchMajor-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
iOS 27
Android 16 · One UI 8.5Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
Not verified
Promised OS version upgrades
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
7Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Samsung Exynos 2600UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, Burgundy
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
UK model A3717; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
UK SM-S942BLBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIMActual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
Storage capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, Burgundy
256 GB
256 GBExplicit internal capacity; available free space changes with software.
RAM capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
12 GBExplicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
IP68Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
No
NoExplicit physical Nano-SIM support.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFCExact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Biometric authentication
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Announced
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26No source recorded
2026-09-09
Not verified
Pre-orders open
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26No source recorded
2026-09-12
Not verified
Announced availability
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26No source recorded
2026-09-18
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, Burgundy
Galaxy S26No source recorded
£1,299Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
Not verified
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
US model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video for it.US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Not verifiedThis UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Galaxy S26No source recorded
2 nmManufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoEarjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Galaxy S26Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 Series
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoSamsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.
Published CPU core count
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
10Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Published CPU clock groups
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
3.8 GHz · 3.26 GHz · 2.76 GHzMultiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
2033-02-28Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExplicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
5.4Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
eSIM support
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Dual eSIM support
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Stereo support
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Samsung DeX support
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Named cellular modem
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verifiedApple's UK specification names the C2 modem for iPhone 18 Pro only and does not say which modem iPhone 18 Pro Max uses.
Not verified
RAM technology
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verified25 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedRear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight249 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback43 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
AppleClaimed charging rate3.33% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
AppleNative telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
AppleRear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
AppleManufacturer list price£1,299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
SamsungWidth71.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
SamsungThickness7.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
SamsungDisplay size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightness2,600 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence
Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.
Samsung Business UKClaimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
SamsungPublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
SamsungWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
SamsungReverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
SamsungHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
SamsungExpandable storageNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.
Samsung UKIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
SamsungPixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
SamsungSamsungNative telephoto reach3×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
SamsungSamsungClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
SamsungSamsungRear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
Samsung8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
SamsungManufacturer list price£879.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung Newsroom UK
All sources6
- Galaxy S26 256GB — SpecificationsSamsung Business UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone YetSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 21 Sept 2026
- Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesSamsung UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Galaxy S26 Sky Blue 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S942BLBGEUBSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKUSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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