iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — Here's how Apple's and Samsung's flagships could compare

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September is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for Apple to reveal its latest iPhones.For the past seven years, the Pro Max has been Apple’s most expensive (and arguably desirable) model, but in 2026 we’re expecting the company’s first foldable to eclipse it in terms of media coverage.You can see how the iPhone Ultra is lining up against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 in the battle of the foldables here, but what about the non-folding flagships? Both remain big hitters, so here’s how the iPhone 18 Pro Max is set to stack up against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra as we approach Apple’s September launch date.iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Specifications

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iPhone 18 Pro Max (rumored)