Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 18 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 18 Pro lines up the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26 with the September 2026 iPhone 18 Pro. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec score
1.9 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
iPhone 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 18 Pro on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onTie |
| Chip | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ) | A20 ProLeads |
| Memory | 12GB | Not published |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GBTie | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TBTie |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide | 48MP main with variable aperture f/1.48–f/4, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality)Leads |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 4xLeads |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | up to 36 hours video playback |
| Charging | 25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | 50% in about 15 minutes wired. 50% in 30 minutes wirelessLeads |
| Weight | 167 gLeads | 211 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updates | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window |
| Launch price | £879 UK RRP | $1,199 launch price |
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | iOS 27 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Face ID |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | USB-C, 5G (C2 modem), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on weight.
Choose the iPhone 18 Pro if you want iOS 27. It leads on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 18 Pro on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 18 Pro: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S26 and iPhone 18 Pro do not publish a comparable battery figure. Samsung Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh. iPhone 18 Pro: up to 36 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 18 Pro: which has the better camera?
iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S26: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone 18 Pro: 48MP main with variable aperture f/1.48–f/4, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality). This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S26 and iPhone 18 Pro cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S26 and iPhone 18 Pro do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S26: £879 UK RRP. iPhone 18 Pro: $1,199 launch price.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
- Apple newsroom, September 9, 2026