iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete

The iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra both feature 6.9-inch displays, 120 Hz refresh rates, and high-resolution cameras. The iPhone offers a 48-MP triple-camera system with variable aperture, 3,000-nit brightness, and an aluminum-glass back, weighing 249 g and 8.75 mm thick. The Galaxy uses a 200-MP main sensor, 3,120×1,440-pixel AMOLED, 2,600-nit brightness, an all-glass back, 214 g weight, 7.9 mm thickness, and includes an S Pen.