Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
73/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 393,999 against PKR 560,000.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro
Samsung
PKR 393,999
76/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro costs PKR 166,001 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 567 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,792 GB more storage.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 560,000 | PKR 393,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 18, 2026 | Expected Q1 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 249 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.7–6.9 in approx |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 pixels Better | 1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Exynos 2600 (primary region) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core |
| GPU | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed) |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 15 with One UI 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12 GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better | 256 GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system | Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Better |
| Selfie camera | 18MP Center Stage camera | 32 MP Better |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better | Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary) |
| Wired charging | Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger | Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed) |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro at PKR 393,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro cheaper by PKR 166,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro a 5000 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro runs the Exynos 2600 (primary region).
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