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iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro

$1299

88.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.5

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera92/100

Battery80/100

· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

88.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro:

✓3g lighter chassis (211g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+712 mAh more capacity)
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 18 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Screen Size	6.3"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	1206 x 2622 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)	3120x1440 (501 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	2,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 27	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12GB LPDDR5X	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	NVMe fast flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)	200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)	50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / Depth	TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight	211 g (7.44 oz)	214 g
Build Materials	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,288 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	60W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1,299 / €1,450	$1299

Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro architecture and verified 92/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.2 · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,600 nits

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+712 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 45W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: iPhone 18 Pro or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

iPhone 18 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to Galaxy S26 Ultra (88.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.2 and Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,600 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

iPhone 18 Pro is equipped with a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery, while Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 18 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone 18 Pro scores 92/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 100/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

iPhone 18 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: iPhone 18 Pro or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 18 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

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