Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus iPhone 18 Pro. Battery: 83.9 vs 94.8.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize display and battery.
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| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.3" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1206 x 2622 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 3000 nitsBetter | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 458 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Anti-reflective coating | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 12GB | 16GBBetter |
CPU Clock Phone A leads | 4.93GHzBetter | 4.74GHz |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone A leads | 2x4.93GHzBetter | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz |
Benchmark Score Needs more data | Not available | 3892165 |
AnTuTu Score Needs more data | Not available | 3892165 |
Geekbench (Multi) Needs more data | Not available | 11566 |
Storage Phone A leads | 2048GBBetter | 1024GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Close match | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 48MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 48MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/1.3 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.5 | f/1.4Better |
Optical Zoom Phone A leads | 4xBetter | 3x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 18MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 Ultra generally outperforms iPhone 18 Pro across key categories. Display Size: 6.9" vs 6.3" This makes Galaxy S26 Ultra the better choice for most users, though iPhone 18 Pro may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy S26 Ultra provides extended usage with strong battery.
Value indices are calculated using score per 1,000 USD to show which phone delivers more for the money.
| Metric | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Budget (price) | Not available | $1,068.99 |
| Price value for budget | Not available | 86.06 |
| Camera for budget | Not available | 77.27 |
| Performance for budget | Not available | 93.55 |
Budget rank unavailable
Choosing between Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and pricing in Pakistan so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage).
Both phones are capable. Compare sensor sizes, OIS, and video features to decide.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro typically ranges from N/A, while Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ranges from $1,068.99 to $1,068.99.
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